Seraji v. Demirjian
It is often said that good fences make good neighbors. One might wonder whether there actually is such a correlation between good fences and good neighbors and, if so, whether causality runs in the opposite direction (i.e., maybe good neighbors build good fences). But it cannot be denied that a good fence accurately demarcating the boundary between the parties’ real properties in this case could have avoided substantial expense and grief. Defendant Shane Demirjian built a wall and patio encroaching on the undeveloped property of his future neighbor. Plaintiff Arjang Seraji[1] subsequently purchased the undeveloped property, discovered the encroachment, and sued Demirjian. The lawsuit concluded with a judgment in favor of Seraji, ordering the removal of the encroachment and awarding damages under several legal theories (trespass, nuisance, and ejectment).
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