MO Rev. Stat. §272.010 provides partition fence cost-sharing for rural/agricultural land. Urban residential: each owner responsible for their own fence.
Missouri has a partition fence statute (MO Rev. Stat. §272.010 to 272.370) that provides cost-sharing for boundary fences on agricultural and rural land. Fence viewers appointed by county courts adjudicate disputes. This primarily applies to rural parcels, not urban residential. In cities, each property owner is generally responsible for their own fence. Written agreements recommended for boundary fences. Disputes resolved through civil court.
Civil dispute for cost-sharing in urban areas. Rural: fence viewer adjudication per §272. Property line encroachments: survey and civil remedy.
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