My Neighbors Dug A Two-Acre Lake On My Land While I Was Out Of State—Then Told Me Their Contractor Said It Was Theirs, And That Was The Day I Learned How Expensive Arrogance Can Be

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Then she asked Brent’s attorney three questions.

“Did your clients have notice of the historic fence line before excavation?”

He hesitated. “They were aware of a fence, Your Honor, but disputed its legal significance.”

“Did the survey they relied upon reference the 1871 boundary record?”

“I would have to review—”

“That means no?”

A pause. “Not explicitly.”

“Did they continue construction after receiving certified notice from Mr. Mercer?”

He glanced back at Brent. “Some previously scheduled work continued.”

Judge Porter leaned back. “That means yes.”

Fifteen minutes later, she