Matanuska Elec. Ass'n, Inc. v. Weissler

OPINION

BURKE, Justice.

This appeal arises from a judgment, after trial by the superior court, granting appellee Mark Weissler treble damages, prejudgment interest, costs and attorney’s fees against appellant Matanuska Electrical Association (MEA), for cutting trees on Weissler’s property outside of the area granted in an easement. The appeal presents four issues. First, MEA alleges that the court improperly awarded treble damages under AS 09.45.730 1 to Weissler. Second, MEA argues that Weissler should not have recovered on his ex-wife’s claims after she requested, and the superior court…