Sims v. Majors

Carley, Judge.

Appellees brought suit against appellants for damages based upon the alleged intentional and willful cutting of trees on appellees’ property. The complaint alleged an intentional trespass upon the land as well as a conversion of the trees. Prior to trial, the issue of liability of appellants was determined on summary judgment and the only questions for the jury were whether or not the trespass by the appellants was intentional and the amount of damages due to appellees. The jury returned a verdict in favor of appellees in the amount of $10,000 for “property damage” and $500…