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#### 16 Substantial compliance sufficient 16 Substantial compliance sufficient > > (1) Substantial compliance with the terms of any agreement or order referred to in section 15 is sufficient for the purposes of this Act. > > > (2) However, the adjoining owner who carries out the fencing work is liable to the other adjoining owner for any defect or omission in the fencing work.

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