spite structure

spite structure
A structure which is of no beneficial use or pleasure to the owner but was erected and is maintained by him for the purpose of annoying his neighbor or with the malicious motive of injuring the neighbor by depriving the latter's premises of light, air, or view. Racich v Mastrovich, 65 SD 321, 273 NW 660. See spite fence.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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