State v. Thompson

Opinion

ROUSE, J.

The People of the State of California (hereafter “State”), as the owner of certain real property located in Mendocino County, brought this action for timber trespass against defendant Matt Thompson. The State alleged that defendant Thompson had wrongfully entered upon its property and had cut and removed timber valued at $1,000. The State sought to enjoin defendant from trespassing and also sought to recover treble damages in the amount of $3,000.

Defendant Thompson answered, denying the material allegations of the complaint. He also cross-complained against the State, A. J.…