Any lawyers here? Interesting fencing question.

[Pixie]

Managed to have a word with my lawyer. He said: "Any agreement between the previous owners and your neighbours is personal to them and not binding on you. Fencing covenants can be registered on the title so that they “run with the land” but there is no such registered covenant on your title".

He went on to explain the process of getting them to pay their share and also said that we shouldn't build the fence first then pursue the neighbour's half.

However, I agree with some of you that the relationship with the neighbour is also important. I'm going to make him aware that he's liable but not press him for payment. I'll get the fence done (needs doing sooner rather than later) then ask him for a contribution. If he's also keen to maintain the relationship then, knowing that I could've enforced payment, maybe he'll have the good grace to pay something.

If he doesn't pay,throw the faeces of whatever beast you are trying to fence in,over the fence and into his garden on a regular basis

[Pixie]

Now, I know a bit about this....ahem......

Fencing, also called modern fencing to disambiguate it from styles of historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.

Fencing is one of the four sports which have been featured at every modern Olympic Games. Currently, three types of weapon are used in Olympic fencing:

Foil — a light thrusting weapon; the valid target is restricted to the torso, the chest, shoulders, and back; double touches are not allowed (see priority rules below). This weapon follows the rules of "right of way." In the 17th century it used to be named fleuret and it was developed in France.
Épée — a heavy thrusting weapon; the valid target area covers the entire body; double touches are allowed. There is no "right of way" in épée.
Sabre — a light cutting and thrusting weapon; the valid target area is the saddle line, which is from one side of the fencer's hip to the other, and up, this also includes the head. The target area does not include the hands. This weapon follows the rules of "right of way." The sabre is also used for training because of its light weight.
Modern fencing originates in the 19th century, as a direct continuation of the 18th century French school of fencing which had in turn been influenced by the Italian school of the Renaissance.

Oh hang on, just seen the thread.........sorry.....blimey, look I really am sorry......ahem.........

I think he means the disposal of stolen goods