RIGL 34-10 governs shared fences. Partition fence costs shared equally. Fence viewers settle disputes. Spite fences illegal.
Under RIGL 34-10-9, partition fences on dividing lines are maintained equally by both owners. RIGL 34-10-17 authorizes fence viewers to settle disputes with binding decisions after 10 days' notice. RIGL 34-10-20 declares spite fences a private nuisance. East Providence does not provide city-level mediation; state law and courts govern.
Partition fence disputes: fence viewer proceedings. Spite fence: civil damages.
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