Neighbor's Jasmine Vine Destroyed Fence: Court Win Confirms Liability

Question: Neighbor's jasmine overgrew, destroyed my fence ($500 replacement). Can I sue? Photos available.

Answer: Vines Damage Fences—You Have a Case (Follow-Up: You Won!)

Vines twine between boards (splitting) and add weight (collapse). Good case in court.

Follow-up: User took advice, went to court, won.

—Mark Harshman | mahdrafting.com

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