Overhanging trees

[Chris at eden]

36 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

When was the last time someone was sued for this heinous crime of "conversion"?

Probably not that often but that's not to say it can't happen, and conversion is not a crime (heinous or otherwise), its a civil offence.

 

The scenario you suggested is theft and could probably be dealt with by the police / CPS.  If they couldn't prove beyond reasonable doubt that a criminal offence had occurred, or they decided it wasn't in the public interest, then the owner could get a solicitor and pursue it in the civil arena as it is easier to meet the evidential test.  Not saying they would, but if the OP already doesn't get on with the owner its not that much of a stretch for the to try to get one over on him. 

 

 

  

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, Chris at eden said:

.  A lesser known fact that I was made aware of when doing my L6 is, if you make something with the arisings then you can be sued for something called conversion.  

      

What about a half scale model of the Eifel Tower ?

[Rough Hewn]

You could but you would need his permission, or at least you would need for him to say he doesn't want the bits back.  I'm guessing he would change his mind if they had some value.   
 
If you sell the arisings or keep them for yourself, then that is technically theft which pretty much everyone knows and has alluded to on here.  A lesser known fact that I was made aware of when doing my L6 is, if you make something with the arisings then you can be sued for something called conversion.  
      

"Conversion"
Carving rugby ball shapes out of said wood and shouting 7!!! loudly before throwing the ball very quickly at...
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[felixthelogchopper]

5 hours ago, Stubby said:

What about a half scale model of the Eifel Tower ?

Or a great big, lovingly carved neighbour twatting stick?

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, felixthelogchopper said:

Or a great big, lovingly carved neighbour twatting stick?

This ! , definitely this . ? 

[TigerTree]

The law does not require a tree owner to cut back branches that encroach onto a neighbours land, but it does make provision for the neighbour to abate the nuisance by cutting back to the property boundary and no further. You already know this...

[Protector of the woods.]

I've been struggling getting down the steps between my house and next door with the dogs. Hedge completely overgrown and bits of tree hanging over. I cut a bit already and just chucked it back. He hadn't even noticed. He saw me with the dogs before I went out at the weekend and asked what routes I take. This lead to me telling him how I've been clearing neglected paths in the woods. I then mentioned his hedge and asked if I could cut it with my new Hyundai multi strimmer that I bought for the woods. I told him I'd done a bit already but needed better equipment (which I now have). He was fine with it. Better ask him about all the cut off before I do anymore I think!