45-202. Opening fence without consent of owner;
damages


A fence may be opened without consent of the owner in order to repair a public water
ditch when it is necessary to use a team or vehicle to repair the ditch. On completion
of the repair the fence shall be closed by the party opening it, and left as nearly as
possible in the condition it was before the opening. The person opening the fence is
liable for damages which occur by reason of the opening and entry.