Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Louisiana

My neighbor has a large old live oak tree with a huge branch over my home (about 10 ' in height over the roof. If this branch falls on my roof will he be liable for the damage?


Asked on 8/20/12, 10:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

If it is encroaching on your residence, it can be trimmed and he can be forced to pay for it. If it merely hangs over the property line, then he is only liable if there is an obvious defect and he fails to correct it.

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Answered on 9/27/12, 5:24 pm


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