Henriksen v. Lyons

Ellen Henriksen owns approximately 76 acres in western Skamania County. She brought this action against William Lyons, the owner of an adjacent parcel, seeking damages for timber trespass. Trial to the court resulted in a judgment in plaintiff's favor for (1) the stumpage value of the trees cut, which was trebled pursuant to RCW 64.12.030; and (2) $3,000 for diminution in value of the land. On appeal, defendant maintains the trial court erred both in trebling the stumpage value of the cut trees and in awarding additional damages. We affirm the trebling of stumpage value but reverse the award…