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Boundary by acquiescence: This means that two people or groups have agreed on where their property boundaries are without actually putting up a physical boundary marker. They have simply accepted the boundary as it is and have not disputed it. This is also known as an agreed boundary.
Definition: Boundary by acquiescence is a type of boundary that is established when two neighboring landowners agree to a boundary line by their actions or lack of objection over a period of time. This is also known as an agreed boundary.
Example: Two neighbors have a fence that has been in the same location for over 20 years. Even though the fence is not on the exact property line, both neighbors have maintained the fence and have not objected to its location. This establishes a boundary by acquiescence.
Explanation: In this example, the two neighbors have agreed to the location of the boundary line by their actions of maintaining the fence and not objecting to its location for over 20 years. This type of boundary is recognized by the courts and is legally binding.