A coconut tree on your neighbor's property fell over damaging the construction in my property. In this case, can I claim damages from the neighbor?
Anoop John (Private) 18 May 2024
A coconut tree on your neighbor's property fell over damaging the construction in my property. In this case, can I claim damages from the neighbor?
Advocate Bhartesh goyal (advocate) 18 May 2024
Yes,you can claim damages by filing civil suit against neighbor.
kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 18 May 2024
Yes, you can.....................................
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 19 May 2024
If the neigbor's tree fell on your property due to storm or any other natural calamity then you can inform the neighbor about the incident and can give him an estimation of the damages caused due to this and ask him to pay the same within a time stipulated thereby in your notice.
If he fails to comply with the demands made, you can sue him for recovery of damages or compensation
Navya Mehra 19 May 2024
Yes, you can claim damages from your neighbor if a coconut tree on their property fell over and damaged construction on your property.
You can Claim Damages under
Negligence:
Your neighbor may be held accountable for negligence if the tree was in a potentially dangerous state and they were aware of about it
Nuisance:
If the tree posed a hazard or interfered with your enjoyment of your property,
Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate ) 19 May 2024
Very well analysed, opined and advised by learned experts, I endorse.