Legal Question in Real Estate Law in North Carolina
limb falls on neighbors car
A limb from a tree on my property overhangs my neighbors driveway. The limb fell after a snowstorm and damaged his car - who is responsible?
Asked on 3/06/09, 6:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Kirby
Law Offices of John M. Kirby
Re: limb falls on neighbors car
Generally speaking, you would be responsible (or your homeowners' insurer) only if you were negligent, which usually requires that the limb have been rotten (or otherwise in a condition such that you could have foreseen that it would fall).
Answered on 3/06/09, 7:36 pm