Nothing makes for good neighborly relations like a law suit!
When neighbors take each other to court it’s like an angry divorce without any incentive to be civil to each other for the sake of the kids.
Connecticut has not shortage of neighbors suing each other for one thing or another. Fence companies aren’t marketing themselves well enough.
This morning while reviewing cases, I came across a case involving every earthy yuppie’s favorite plant – bamboo. Rickel v. Komaromi, No. CV105010673 (Keegan, J.).
The plaintiff who the court notes was self-represented brought suit against her neighbors seeking money damages for bamboo encroaching on her property. She alleged that the bamboo invaded her property.
What do you do when bamboo invades your property? Plead a count of “Encroachment by Vegetation?!?!?” That’s what the plaintiff did.
And if that was your answer – you’d be wrong! The Court granted the Defendant’s Motion to Strike the Plaintiff’s “Encroachment by Vegetation” count finding it was not a cause of action.
The opinion does not address whether or not the plaintiff is seeking the injunctive remedy of caning as relief.