Burris v. Krooss

WALTER, Justice.

Harold Burris filed suit against Eva Krooss seeking damages for the cutting of certain shade trees on his property. Burris alleged Krooss negligently failed to ascertain the location of the boundary line dividing her property from Burris’ property. After the jury’s verdict favoring Burris, the court granted Krooss’ motion for judgment non obstante veredicto and Burris has appealed. We reverse and render.

*877In October, 1975, John Lerette asked Krooss for permission to cut down some trees on her property. Lerette planned to sell the trees as firewood. Krooss authorized Lerette to…