Eola Properties, L.L.C. v. Bayou Jack Logging, L.L.C.

AMY, Judge.

hThe plaintiff entered into a stumpage contract for the removal of certain timber on a 180-acre tract in which it owned a one-half interest. The plaintiff filed this matter, seeking damages for timber trespass upon an allegation that the defendant logger and his limited liability company impermissibly cut timber beyond that designated in the contract. Following a jury trial and, upon entry of a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, the trial court found in favor of the plaintiff, awarding damages for the timber trespass and for loss of aesthetic value of the affected land. The…