Legal Opinion
Wilson v. Brand S Corp.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 4, 1980No. 3378-3-III; 3459-3-IIIPublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGreen, C.J.
In 1970 James H. Wilson purchased 40 acres of land in Pend Oreille County. Five acres contained a slate deposit. After excavating and selling some of the slate, he went to Alaska to earn money so he could expand his operation. When he returned he found that Brand S Corporation had built a road through the slate deposit. Some trees and slate were piled beside the road.
Mr. Wilson brought this trespass action against Brand S for damages to the trees and slate deposit. At trial Brand S admitted the trespass and a jury awarded $300, triple the value of the destroyed timber. The court granted a…
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