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*Judge's Role: The judge will weigh the evidence and consider the specific circumstances of the case. Their primary goal is to award damages that reflect the actual loss in value to the property owner. | *Judge's Role: The judge will weigh the evidence and consider the specific circumstances of the case. Their primary goal is to award damages that reflect the actual loss in value to the property owner. | ||
In some cases, both methods might be considered. For example, if a large, mature tree with high aesthetic value is lost, the judge might award damages that include both the replacement cost of a smaller tree and the decrease in property value due to the lost aesthetics. | In some cases, both methods might be considered. For example, if a large, mature tree with high aesthetic value is lost, the judge might award damages that include both the replacement cost of a smaller tree and the decrease in property value due to the lost aesthetics. | ||
*Judges have some discretion to choose between replacement cost and property value diminution, or even consider both, depending on the specific facts of the case. | |||
*No, there is no statute in Missouri that requires a judge to choose the lower of replacement cost and property diminution in tree damage cases. Missouri uses common law principles for these situations. | |||
Here's a breakdown of the key points: | |||
Common Law Approach: Missouri follows the general principle of awarding actual damages in tree damage cases. This means the injured party is entitled to compensation that reflects the tree's fair market value before the damage. | |||
Fair Market Value Determination: There's no single mandated method for determining fair market value. Judges have some discretion to choose between replacement cost and property value diminution, or even consider both, depending on the specific facts of the case. | |||
Revision as of 19:50, 29 March 2024
- Missouri Revised Statutes 537.34 governs trespass and tree damage.
- Judge's Role: The judge will weigh the evidence and consider the specific circumstances of the case. Their primary goal is to award damages that reflect the actual loss in value to the property owner.
In some cases, both methods might be considered. For example, if a large, mature tree with high aesthetic value is lost, the judge might award damages that include both the replacement cost of a smaller tree and the decrease in property value due to the lost aesthetics.
- Judges have some discretion to choose between replacement cost and property value diminution, or even consider both, depending on the specific facts of the case.
- No, there is no statute in Missouri that requires a judge to choose the lower of replacement cost and property diminution in tree damage cases. Missouri uses common law principles for these situations.
Here's a breakdown of the key points:
Common Law Approach: Missouri follows the general principle of awarding actual damages in tree damage cases. This means the injured party is entitled to compensation that reflects the tree's fair market value before the damage. Fair Market Value Determination: There's no single mandated method for determining fair market value. Judges have some discretion to choose between replacement cost and property value diminution, or even consider both, depending on the specific facts of the case.