Chacey v. Garvey

Opinion by Chief Justice DONALD W. LEMONS.

**4 In this appeal, we consider whether the trial court erred in its interpretation and application of Code § 55-332, which sets forth the procedure for determining damages in cases involving timber trespass.

I. Facts and Proceedings

In 1995, Valerie Garvey ("Garvey") purchased approximately 50 acres of property from Allan and Susan Chacey (the "Chaceys"). The property was located at 11190 Red Oak Lane, in Markham, Virginia, and the Chaceys retained ownership of adjacent property. The Chaceys also enjoyed an easement over Garvey's property as a means…