Dictionary Search: "Boundary" - Pakistan Law Portal

Boundary

1. A natural or artificial separation that delineates the confines of real property <the creek serves as a boundary between the two properties>. See METES AND BOUNDS."The object of all rules for the establishment of boundaries is to ascertain the actual location of the boundary as made at the time. The important and controlling consideration, where there is a conflict as to a boundary, is the parties intention, whether express or shown by surrounding circumstances ...." 11 C.J.S. Boundaries § 3 (1995).

agreed-boundary doctrine

the principle that owners of contiguous land may agree on the boundary between the parcels, as long as thw actual boundary is uncertain, there is agreement between the two owners about the boundary line, there is acquiescence in the agreed line for a time exceeding the statute of limitations, and the agreed boundary is identifiable on the ground.

boundary by acquiescence

See DOCTRINE OF PRACTICAL LOCATION.

boundary by agreement

See DOCTRINE OF PRACTICAL LOCATION.

boundary traffic

The movement of persons or goods across an international boundary. bound bailiff. See BAILIFF.

land boundary

The limit of a landholding, usu. described by linear measurements of the borders, by points of the compass, or by stationary markers. See BOUNDARY; FORTY; LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

natural boundary

Any nonartificial thing (such as a river or ocean) that forms a bound-ary of a nation, a political subdivision, or a piece of property. - Also termed natural object.

private boundary

See BOUNDARY.

public boundary