

Asked almost 3 years ago - Lummi Island, WA


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  1. Samuel A Rodabough


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  2. Elizabeth Rankin Powell

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    Answered . This is timber trespass. You need an attorney skilled at this kind of litigation, and an expert to value the trees. Damages are treble and all your reasonable attorney fees and costs of suit. Those may well be the most expensive trees your neighbor ever bought.

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  3. Samuel Michael Meyler

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    Answered . I concur with Mr. Rodabough.

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  4. Steven Alan Fink

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    Answered . The question is why he did it if it is criminal trespass. However, you have been monetarily damaged. You can and should sue him civilly for the cost of replacing the trees.


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