20/5/2022 Not Setting Boundaries??One of the weirdest facts about land ownership is that there is rarely a definitive line to show where the boundary is. And where boundary features have moved or are not clear then it can be nigh on impossible to determine. Even the experts will argue over where the line is.
Therefore sadly it is often a dispute that can trundle on, getting more and more expensive and acrimonious as it goes, waiting for the Judge to give a final decision. Which may or may not be a fudge over the available evidence. And there is often much more than just the boundary; it's often about past disputes and interactions between the warring parties, which is why these are often referred to as Neighbour Disputes rather than Boundary Disputes. It's why mediation is the key; it can help unlock and resolve a wide range of issues, as well as allowing a compromise rather than Court action 'winner takes all' mentality that then leads itself nicely into the next thing that the neighbours can find to argue about. Definitely one to settle if you can! Comments are closed.
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AuthorRichard Marshall is an Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator with over 25 years experience as a Litigation Solicitor, as well as being a qualified Solicitor-Advocate. He is the founder of Striving to Settle, through which he works as a mediator and provides negotiation training. www.strivingtosettle.co.uk Archives
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