Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia

Re: Neighbors surveyers cut 45 of my trees

Based only on the facts you posted, you have a great case against your Neighbor for damages. Read the applicable Georgia Statute. OCGA Section 51-12-50.

Except as provided in Code Section 51-12-51, where plaintiff

recovers for timber cut and carried away, the measure of damage:

(1) Where defendant is a willful trespasser, is the full value of

the property at the time and place of demand or when an action is

brought without deduction for his labor or expense;

(2) Where defendant is an unintentional or innocent trespasser or

an innocent purchaser from such trespasser, is the value at the

time of conversion less the value he or his vender added to the

property; and

(3) Where defendant is a purchaser without notice from a willful

trespasser, is the value at the time of his purchase.

Assuming your facts are correct and there are not seriously mitigating facts, we will take your case or help you find another lawyer to accept it. Call or email us at [email protected]

Hugh Wood