Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

About a month ago my neighbor cut down 7 very large trees 3 to 10ft on my property (not boundery trees). I went and talked with him and he has been less than appoligetic. He offered 100 bucks (which his buddy the arborist said they were worth) for them all and I just laughed. These were the biggest and best hard woods on my property. So I hired a certified tree appraisal arborist to give me a report on my loss. He gave us a 10 page report with a $8500 loss (replacement value and clean up of debres). He did file a insurance claim and we are waiting for there figure. My question. If there number is laughable should I proceed with small claims (15k in georgia). Can I ask for double damages? I made police report but have not charge him yet. Do I need to do that. Any other advice.


Asked on 4/29/10, 3:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

You can call the cops if you want but I doubt they'll do anything. Go for it in small clams court. No, you can't get double damages. Give it your best shot. Be sure to subpoena your arborist to come to court.

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Answered on 5/04/10, 3:33 pm


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