Roche v. Casissa

This is an action for treble damages for wrongful cutting of trees upon plaintiffs’ land. Defendants Casissa employed defendant Erb to top trees. Among those cut were 14 redwood trees and one bay tree located on plaintiffs’ property. Erb answered separately and cross-complained against his codefendants for costs and attorney’s fees. After trial without jury, judgment was entered in favor of plaintiffs and against defendants Casissa for $2,400 “which said sum is three times the actual damage done.” Cross-complainant Erb had judgment against defendants Casissa for his costs. The treble damages…