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Boundary marks, fences, walls and ditches made on the boundary line are presumed to be owned in common by the two neighbours.

If a wall standing on a boundary line forms a part of a building, the provisions of Art. 229 do not apply.

Nor do they apply to that portion of a wall between two buildings of unequal height, which overtops the lower building, unless it is a wall built for protection against fire.

Each neighbour has a right to carry up a common wall higher, but if the wall cannot bear such structure, he must strengthen or rebuild it at his own expense.

The addition made to the height of the wall under the foregoing provisions is in the sole ownership of the maker.

If in the case mentioned in the preceding article the neighbour is injured, he may claim compensation.

If the branches of bamboos or trees on adjoining land extend over the boundary line, the owner of such bamboos or trees may be required to cut them off.

If the roots of bamboos or trees on adjoining land extend over the boundary line, they may be cut off and taken.