ENCROACHMENT OF BUILDINGS ACT 1922 - SECT 2 Definitions

ENCROACHMENT OF BUILDINGS ACT 1922 - SECT 2

2 Definitions

In this Act, unless the context or subject-matter otherwise indicates or requires:


"Adjacent owner" means the owner of land over which an encroachment extends.


"Boundary" means the boundary line between contiguous parcels of land.


"Building" means a substantial building of a permanent character and includes a wall.


"Court" means the Land and Environment Court.


"Encroaching owner" means the owner of land contiguous to the boundary beyond which an encroachment extends.


"Encroachment" means encroachment by a building, and includes encroachment by overhang of any part as well as encroachment by intrusion of any part in or upon the soil.


"Owner" means any person entitled to an estate of freehold in possession:

(a) whether in fee simple or for life or otherwise,

(b) whether at law or in equity,

(c) whether absolutely or by way of mortgage,