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 that specifies the measure of damages for willful and wanton injuries to timber, trees, or underwood on another's land as three times the amount that would compensate for the actual detriment. The bill removes previous exceptions that limited this measure of damages, specifically those related to casual and involuntary trespasses or instances where the trespasser believed the land belonged to them.

Additionally, the bill establishes a separate measure of damages for negligent injuries to timber, trees, or underwood, which is defined as a sum equal to the actual detriment. This change aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding timber injuries and ensure that property owners are adequately compensated for damages caused by both willful and negligent actions.

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