Q: A neighbor entered my property while I was out and sawed off a huge limb of my magnolia tree. What are my rights?
When I returned home, I found him in the tree, saw in hand. I did call the police & got an estimate from a tree specialist of $1,500.00. Am I entitled to further compensation?; the police did say that this is a crime and they could have him arrested, but I'm not sure I want to do that.
A: You can hire an attorney and sue or you can report the crime, he will be arrested and charged, and perhaps you could get an order entered that he has to pay you restitution.
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