The bill amends section 32-03-30 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to damages for wrongful injuries to timber. It introduces new legal language specifying that for willful and wanton injuries to timber, trees, or underwood on another's land, the measure of damages is three times the amount that would compensate for the actual detriment. The bill removes previous exceptions that allowed for lesser damages in cases of casual and involuntary trespass or when the trespasser believed the land belonged to them, as well as when wood was taken by highway officers for highway purposes.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new provision for negligent injuries to timber, trees, or underwood, stating that the measure of damages in such cases will be equal to the actual detriment. This change aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding damages for timber injuries and ensure that both willful and negligent actions are appropriately addressed under the law.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 32-03-30
Enrollment: 32-03-30