Harward Charles M v. Hale, Timothy et al


Case Name:Harward Charles M v. Hale, Timothy et al
Case Number:LALA012654
Date of Trial:03/16/2026
Venue:
Davis County
Casetype/Claims:CIVIL LAW - PROPERTY/FINANCE DAMAGE (NO PERSONAL INJURY)

Judge:Amber L. Johnson

Plaintiff's Counsel:Brian Joseph GoldsmithDefendant's Counsel:Patrick Joseph Mahaffey, Robert Steven Seer, Lee Larson Lulsebus, and
Edward Eugene Cox

Verdict:☒For Plaintiff
Damages: Damages to Trees: $90,000.00
Damages to Land: $40,100.00
Punitive Damages: $65,000.00
TOTAL DAMAGES: $130,100.00

Demand Before Trial:
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Statement of Case:
In this case, Plaintiff Charles Michael (“Mike”) Harward asserts claims against Defendant Timothy W. Hale for trespass to Harward’s property causing damages to trees and the land by the digging of a trench.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
LALA012654 - JVR Verdicts 1 and 2.pdfLALA012654 - JVR Verdicts 1 and 2.pdf

Documents of interest:
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LALA012654 - JVR Instructions.pdfLALA012654 - JVR Instructions.pdf
LALA012654 - JVR Judgment and Amended Judgment.pdfLALA012654 - JVR Judgment and Amended Judgment.pdf

LALA012654 - JVR Notice of Appeal.pdfLALA012654 - JVR Notice of Appeal.pdf

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