Braman v. Rochester Gas & Electric Corp.

Plaintiff-respondent Harlan J. Braman in November, 1972 commenced this action for triple damages for alleged trespass and commission of waste on his land which he *175claims was committed by defendant-appellant Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation (R G & E) and its agent, defendant-appellant Monroe Tree Surgeons, Inc. The alleged trespass and waste occurred when appellant R G & E caused trees and brush on respondent’s property to be cut in order to maintain its transmission line which is located on property contiguous to the south line of respondent’s property.

In their second amended answer,…