Scheckel v. NLI, INC.

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

Stephen M. Scheckel (“Scheckel”) appeals from the trial court’s order granting judgment in favor of NLI, Inc. (“NLI”), in his small claims action against NLI, the owner of adjoining real estate, for damages sustained to his property caused by the growth of a tree trunk and roots located on NLI’s property. Scheckel raises the following restated issue for our review:

Whether the trial court erred in denying Scheckel’s Motion to Correct Error and granting judgment in favor of NLI, finding that NLI was not liable in either negligence or private nuisance for harm caused outside…