Scurlocke v. Hansen

NATURE OF CASE

Donald Roy Scurlocke sued Gregory Hansen seeking to recover for damage to trees on his property which allegedly occurred while Hansen was making preparations for the construction of a fence between their properties. Prior to trial, Scurlocke died; however, the action was revived in the name of Scurlocke’s personal representative, Donald Scott Scurlocke. Thus, when we refer to “Scurlocke” hereinafter, all such references shall be to Donald Scott Scurlocke. The Douglas County District Court sustained Hansen’s motion for directed verdict and dismissed Scurlocke’s petition.…