Legal Opinion

Gilliland v. Acquafredda Enterprises, LLC

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided December 20, 2011PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Renwick, J.

The speaker in Robert Frost’s metaphorical poem Mending Wall ruminates over his neighbor’s stolid assumption that “[glood fences make good neighbors.”1 Nonetheless, the adage’s message has been sanctioned by tradition. Good fences may indeed make good neighbors. However wise Frost’s thoughts on *21neighbor relations might be, the practicality of his aphorism remains an open question today, as highlighted by the facts of this case involving a contentious dispute among “neighbors” over a fence.

The parties are the owners of properties situated on Casler Place in the…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Nobu Next Door, LLC v. Fine Arts Housing, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 2005
  2. Herman v. . RobertsNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
  3. Mandia v. King Lumber & Plywood Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1992
  4. Matter of City of New York (West 10th St.)New York Court of Appeals · 1935
  5. Gorman v. HessAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2003

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3Cited by21 opinions

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  4. Nationstar Mtge., LLC v. GoodmanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2020
  5. Advent Software, Inc. v. SEI Global Servs., Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2021

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