There is a small stretch of land adjacent to my house, measuring 3 feet wide and 18 feet long, which is currently under litigation over ownership. I am the plaintiff, and my neighbor is the defendant. Beyond this disputed land lies the boundary wall of my neighbor's house, which he partially demolished years ago. Since then, he has been encroaching on the land. Part of the wall still remains, along with some fallen pillars, which indicate where the wall once stood.
The court has issued an order to both parties to maintain the "status quo" regarding the nature and character of the disputed land. Currently, the case is in the phase of cross-examination of witnesses.
Recently, my neighbor has begun construction work inside his house. Yesterday, a worker from his construction site broke one of the fallen pillars with a hammer and removed the iron rod inside it. The area is now covered with concrete dust and pieces of debris. I am wondering if he is allowed to do this, given the court's "status quo" order. Earlier, when I sent a worker to the land to repair the exterior of my house, my neighbor objected.
I discussed this with my lawyer, who believes these actions are intended to disturb me and advised me to ignore them. However, my concern is not about personal inconvenience. My apprehension stems from the fact that the demolished wall is mentioned in the court documents. By tampering with or modifying objects in the disputed area, isn’t he potentially altering evidence? This is particularly significant as witnesses are being questioned about the presence of specific objects, such as bricks, pots, tiles, etc. (2 weeks back he bored the wall on the eastern side of the land and was attempting to setup drinking water pipeline inside the land! I objected and later found a worker stealthily repairing the bore!)
What would be the best course of action in this situation?
