Ref Q 1. Harry had a fence on the property line between his farm and an adjoinin

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Ref Q 1. Harry had a fence on the property line between his farm and an adjoining farm. The fence was put up in 1970 by Harry. In 2010, his neighbor was going to sell his farm and had a survey completed to determine the boundary line. The survey indicated that the fence was 14 inches over onto the neighbor's property. The fence ran for 150 yards and was 14 inches over. Reflect on what you read in the chapter and respond to the following questions? What is the status of the fence? Must Harry remove it?

Ref Q 2. The Pennsylvania Highway Department decided to build a connecting highway between two towns to relieve the congestion created by suburban sprawl. Funds were allocated for this. The area designated for the new highway is privately owned by several individuals and companies. What can the state do in order to construct this road?

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Ref Q 1. Harry had put the fence in 1970 which covers the 14-inch extra fields that is his neighbor’s field. As in 2010 it was found by the neighbor that the fence was 150yards and 14 inches over his property. Now, it is Harry liability to remove the fence. Yes, Harry must remove it.

Ref Q 2. The Pennsylvania Highway Department decided to build a connecting highway between two towns to relieve the congestion created by suburban sprawl and the Funds were allocated for this. As that particular area is covered by the privately owned by several individuals and companies So in this case they can issue a notice to vacate the land for the construction of highways. They would give the compensation for this to them who own a land and have a legal paper. They provide the rehabilitation for the individuals if they belong to low income group by the help of government.

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