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Small Claims - Property Damage caused by a neighbor

My neighbor cut numerous branches off of 3 trees in our yard. All of the cuts were 1-3 feet across the property line on our property, and removed significant structure from them. The trees are severely damaged and may die. I have documented and photographed the damage. A police officer investigated the damage, and he stated how and where the neighbor cut my branches (over a fence 1-3 feet into my property) was illegal. I want to sue my neighbor to replace the trees. Do I have a strong and potentially successful lawsuit?

Thank you for your help,


Asked on 6/29/02, 1:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Douglas A. Crowder Crowder Law Center

Re: Small Claims - Property Damage caused by a neighbor

It does sound like you have a good potential lawsuit against your neighbor. Unless the value of the trees is over $5,000, it can be filed in small claims court.

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Answered on 6/30/02, 2:45 pm


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