A boundary dispute, often referred to as a territorial dispute, occurs when two or more individuals, companies or legal entities disagree on who or what owns a specific piece of property. These types of disputes, when between individuals and / or companies, are usually resolved by a mediator or judge.
Boundary Disputes are overall states arguing over their boundaries or how they function Definitional boundary disputes focus on the legal language of the boundary agreement Locational boundary disputes focus on the delimitation and possibly demarcation of the boundary (the map was drawn wrong) Operational boundary disputes focus on neighbors who differ over the way their border should function Allocational boundary disputes focus on boundaries (especially on the sea floor) while in search of resources
Boundary disputes typically fall into three categories: legal disputes, which arise from unclear or conflicting property lines based on deeds or surveys; factual disputes, where parties disagree on the actual location of a boundary due to historical usage or physical markers; and policy disputes, which involve disagreements about land use or zoning regulations affecting the boundary. Each type can lead to legal action or negotiation to resolve the conflict.
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Claire Madge has written: 'Boundary disputes'
C. Alexander Harris has written: 'The Labrador boundary' -- subject(s): Boundary disputes
Allocational boundary disputes are fights over resources that may not be divided by the border, such as natural gas reserves beneath the soil.
The Pinckney Treaty
Disputes with Spain during the Confederation period arose over the southern boundary of the United States.
Britain and Mexico
Yes- Polk settled disputes over the boundary of the Oregon territory with Britain and disputes with Mexico over Texas and California and the land between.
Many boundary disputes arise from historical claims, colonial legacies, and ambiguous treaties that lack clear demarcation. Additionally, cultural, ethnic, or resource-based tensions often exacerbate these disputes, as different groups may have conflicting interests in the same territory. Changes in population dynamics and economic pressures can further complicate these issues, leading to heightened tensions and potential conflicts.
A. O. Cukwurah has written: 'The settlement of boundary disputes in international law' -- subject(s): Boundaries