Gemini Search on Tree Damage Cases

• 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.