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· 1/15/1872

Thomas v. Sayles

Citations

  • 63 Ill. 363

Syllabus

<p>1. Lost boundary—acquiescence. When the boundaries fixed in original surveys are lost, the intentions and understanding of parties will be inferred from their long acquiescence in the location of line fences, and their occupancy on each side for a great length of time.</p> <p>2. Advebse possession. When such adjustment of fences has existed ■without question for twenty years, title will have been acquired by adverse possession.</p>

Judges: Thornton

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