Does poor fence maintenance matter under Georgia law?

Does poor fence maintenance matter under Georgia law?

Yes — fence condition is often the most important issue in these cases.

Georgia courts regularly evaluate:

• Whether fencing was in good repair
  
• Whether gates were secured
  
• Whether inspections were performed
  
• Whether animals escaped previously
  

In West v. West, summary judgment was granted to livestock owners where evidence showed proper fencing and closed gates, and the plaintiff could offer only speculation.