What Constitutes Lawful Fence

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “What Constitutes Lawful Fence.” It is part of Chapter 28 “Trespasses; Fences”, which is part of Subtitle V “Miscellaneous”, which is part of Title 55.1 “Property and Conveyances”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 55.1-2804	Description of lawful fence
§ 55.1-2805	Proceeding to declare stream of water or canal a lawful fence
§ 55.1-2806	Boundary lines of certain low grounds on James River a lawful fence
§ 55.1-2807	Statutes declaring watercourses lawful fences continued