How often did lower nobles within the same kingdom wage war against each other?

by Warpimp

It is often depicted in fiction that Barons, Counts, and Dukes within the same kingdom would wage open war for titles or honor. How historical is this? What are some examples of monarchs' responses? How did the practice of vassals warring against each other change from Charlemagne's time to the renaissance?

Warpimp

Follow up: Did the structure of the Holy Roman Empire help or hinder member states going to war with other members?