Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Alabama

storm damage

a storm blew a healthy tree from my neighbors property onto my fence. is neighbor liable?


Asked on 5/13/08, 10:00 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Rhonda Hood Hood & Lay, LLC

Re: storm damage

Under the facts you present, the law will not hold your neighbor legally responsible. The law requires that a person have notice of a dangerous condition of the tree, i.e. dead tree. Thus, their homeowners policy will not come into effect under these circumsntances. However, your own homeowners policy should cover this event.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 3:54 pm
Bobby Lott, Jr. Attorney at Law

Re: storm damage

Most likely. Also, read your homeowners policy to see what is covered.

Have you spoken with your neighbor? If so, what do they say?

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Answered on 5/13/08, 10:27 am


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