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California’s Spite Fence Laws – Trees, Hedges, and Shrubs, Oh My!
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California’s Spite Fence Laws Trees, Hedges, and Shrubs, Oh My! January 26, 2015. California has had a spite fence law since 1885, and until very recently, the courts did not consider whether trees could be a fence . In a case of first impression,. Wilson v. Handley. Involved neighbors in Yreka County. Wilson was concerned that the row of evergreen trees the Handley’s planted would block the property’s view of Mount Shasta. The Court found that yes, the row of trees. Be considered a fence. [. 194 Cal....