· 11/7/1975
Rector of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church v. C. S. McCrossan, Inc.
Citations
- 235 N.W.2d 609
- 306 Minn. 143
- 1975 Minn. LEXIS 1229
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- holding that replacement costs should be considered when the owner has reasons personal for the restoration
- holding that replacement costs should be considered when the owner has reasons personal for the restoration
- recognizing that even if the before and after value of the land is the appropriate measure of damages, the court may consider the intrinsic value of trees to the owner
- stating that it is “for the jury to balance the[ ] elements of damages in arriving at a just and reasonable award” for the destruction of ornamental and shade trees in a tort action
- where shade tree damaged, § 929 followed to ensure just and equitable remedy
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Judges: Otis, Todd, MacLaughlin
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