J. F. Ball & Bro. Lumber Co. v. Simms Lumber Co.
Citations
- 121 La. 627
- 46 So. 674
- 1908 La. LEXIS 729
Syllabus
<p>Trespass — Cutting Timber — Measure oe Damages.</p> <p>Where one cuts timber upon the land of another in good faith — that is, believing it to be his own land — he is liable for its value at the stump, and not as manufactured into lumber.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. voi. 46, Trespass, § 137.]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>
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