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3/09/07, 10:55 am

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illegal tree cutting

my neighbor tresspassed on my property, cut down 2 of my trees and stole the wood. What recourse do I have?


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3/09/07, 11:11 am

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Re: illegal tree cutting

You have a claim for "Timber Trespass." Washington law allows you to recover (1) the replacement costs for the trees, (2) treble damages, and (3) attorneys fees.

I would welcome an opportunity to discuss this matter with you in more detail.

Matthew King

Wershow & Ritter, Inc. P.S. 710 Second Avenue, Suite 700 Seattle, WA 98104

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3/09/07, 11:29 am

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Re: illegal tree cutting

Mr. King said exactly what I would have said.

Elizabeth Powell

Elizabeth Powell

ELizabeth Powell PS Inc 535 Dock Street, Suite 108 Tacoma, WA 98402

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