Questão jurídica principal
Whether damage from tree destruction requires a measurable reduction in the property's market value
Decisão extraída
No. In ordinary cases, a homeowner may claim compensation for tree damage based on the protected interest in restoring the former condition even if the property's market value is unchanged.
Fundamentação extraída
The court held that the damage concept is not purely objective; it includes a subjective component reflecting the owner's preservation interest. Replacement costs are the appropriate measure for destroyed or damaged trees.