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12/12/2016
Daniel, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
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Experience: Bachelor of Laws (dist) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practise. Admitted NSW Supreme Court / High Court
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In short, the fence, and ONLY the fence must be split 50/50.
Nothing else on their side of the boundary line is your responsibility.
Offer to pay 50% of the fence, anything further, invite him to file an application in court.
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Daniel, Solicitor
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