Boundary definition: An imaginary line which marks the limits of two adjacent pieces of real property. "A boundary is an imaginary line which marks the confines or line of division of two contiguous parcels of land...." ...
Boundary also signifies stones or other materials inserted in the earth on the confines of two estates. Boundaries are either natural or artificial. A river or other stream is a natural boundary and in that case the centre of the stream is the line.
The Boundary Commission recommends changes to the borders of parliamentary constituencies. There are Commissions for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Further information on this subject can be found from the following links.
Trans-boundary Pollutants: Air pollution that travels from one jurisdiction to another, often crossing state or international boundaries. Also applies to water pollution.
Boundary; Bounds. A visible line designating a limit. The legal, imaginary line by which different parcels of land are divided.
BOUNDARY, estates. By this term is understood in general, every separation, natural or artificial, which marks the confines or line of division of two contiguous estates. 3 Toull. n. 171.
Boundary Definition - Noun : a theoretical line that marks the limit of an area of land Search Legal Dictionary ...
Real estate boundary disputes are resolved in equity and may involve laches.
"She entered the plaintiff’s property willfully, in spite of the ‘No Trespassing’ sign she admitted seeing before she crossed the boundary.
The free navigation of rivers has often been the subject of treaties, almost necessarily so where a river is the boundary between two states.
It is referred to the wall created on the boundary of the two properties and which serves as a common structure between the two premises owned by different parties.
enclosure (inclosure)n. land bounded by a fence, wall, hedge, ditch or other physical evidence of boundary. Unfortunately, too often these creations are not included among the actual legally described boundaries and cause legal problems ...
For example, if you own an oddly shaped lot that could not accommodate a home in accordance with your city's setback requirement, you could apply at the appropriate office for a variance allowing you to build closer to a boundary line.
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