Bell v. Bennett

Shaw, Judge:

This action was instituted by the Bells against their neighbor, Bennett, to enjoin Bennett from interfering with the completion of a fence. They further sought to recover damages for trespass against Bennett and Mary Clark. Bennett counterclaimed seeking damages and removal of the fence and fill dirt based on the Bells alleged trespass and violation of a zoning ordinance. The matter was referred to a master-in-equity who granted the Bells an injunction and dismissed Bennett’s counterclaim. Bennett appeals. We affirm.

The dispute in this case involves a small piece of land at the…