Real Property
Trespass
Tree
Confidential
Settlement – $74,500Facts
The plaintiffs owned a stand of mature eucalyptus trees, which afforded privacy between their home and adjacent lots and shade, as well as a habitat and nesting ground for various forms of wildlife. The defendant developer and his logging contractor clear cut the plaintiffs' trees without their authorization or permission. A cross-action was filed by the defendants against the surveyor for professional negligence.
Settlement Discussions
$74,500 of which $34,500 was paid by the cross-defendant (the surveyor) and $40,000 was paid by the defendant construction company and the developer of the adjacent property.
Other Information
A mediation was held before Gary Friedman of Mill Valley.
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