Effective - 28 Aug 1965
272.210. Definitions. — As used in sections 272.210 to 272.370 the following words and terms have the following meanings:
(1) "Lawful fence", a fence with not less than four boards per four feet of height; said boards to be spaced no farther apart than twice the width of the boards used fastened in or to substantial posts not more than twelve feet apart with one stay, or a fence of four barbed wires supported by posts not more than fifteen feet apart with one stay or twelve feet apart with no stays, or any fence which is at least equivalent to the types of fences described herein;
(2) "Stay", a vertical member attached to each board or wire comprising the horizontal members of the fence.
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(L. 1963 p. 401 § 1, A.L. 1965 p. 395)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals
Chapter 272 - Fences and Enclosures
Section 272.010 - Field to be enclosed by fence.
Section 272.020 - Fencing requirements.
Section 272.030 - Owners of stock liable for damages, when.
Section 272.040 - Judge may appoint viewers to view fence — compensation of appointees.
Section 272.050 - Persons injuring animals liable for damages, when.
Section 272.060 - Division fences — rights of parties in, how determined.
Section 272.070 - Duty of judge if owners disagree — apportionment of costs.
Section 272.080 - Value of fence may be recovered, when.
Section 272.090 - Fence to be divided for purpose of repair.
Section 272.100 - Duties of persons appointed — their fees.
Section 272.110 - Division fences to be kept in repair.
Section 272.120 - Division fences not to be removed without consent of owners.
Section 272.132 - Total cost of fence attributable to one landowner, when.
Section 272.134 - Agreement for no fence permitted.
Section 272.136 - Landowner may exceed lawful fence requirements.
Section 272.210 - Definitions.
Section 272.220 - Fields enclosed, how.
Section 272.235 - Adjoining landowners obligated to build fence — when — exceptions.
Section 272.240 - Partition fences — owner may demand payment, when.
Section 272.250 - Duty of judge if parties disagree on value — fence viewers to estimate.
Section 272.260 - Value of fence may be recovered, when.
Section 272.280 - Duties of judge if parties disagree on repairs — fence viewers to designate.
Section 272.290 - Special partition fences — owner may demand payment, when.
Section 272.300 - Fees of fence viewers, judge and sheriff — taxed as costs.
Section 272.310 - Owners to repair division fence — remedy for failure.
Section 272.320 - Division fence not to be removed — exceptions.
Section 272.330 - Application of law.
Section 272.340 - Judgment of judge may be reviewed in circuit court.
Section 272.350 - Petition for review shall state what.
Section 272.360 - Provisions of law effective after election.
Section 272.370 - Petition for election — notice — order of adoption.