Understanding Agricultural Liability: Maryland Fencing Law

Paul Goeringer ( October, 2014 )

Summary

A fence is defined as “a barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a boundary; especially: such a barrier made of posts and wire or boards” (Merriam-Webster, 2012). In dealing with Maryland livestock producers, Maryland courts have adopted the traditional common law rule of “fence-in.”

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