Lewis v. Phillips

August 12, 1953, appellees sued appellants for the unlawful, willful cutting and taking of timber from their lands without their knowledge and consent, for treble damages in the amount of $196.20, and for additional damages of $500 for trespassing, cutting ruts and destroying two culverts on appellees ’ property, or a total of $696.20.

Appellants answered with a general denial and in a cross complaint sought damages from appellees for the alleged unlawful taking of timber from appellants ’ lands in the amount of $123.68.

A jury trial resulted in a verdict for appellees.for $100. This appeal…