The plaintiffs had attempted to acquire part of the defendants adjoining real property by adverse possession. That claim was denied and their complaint was dismissed. However, the defendants were granted summary judgment on their counterclaim for trespassing. The court found that the plaintiffs had “cut down at least one tree on the defendant’s property.”

Following a hearing, which included testimony of the parties, their arborists/tree experts and a surveyor, the court awarded the defendants damages in the amount of $50,250.