Opinion ID: 901745
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Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Cleanup of Tree Debris

Text: [¶ 35.] DeHavens contend that the trial court erred by not awarding the costs they would incur to remove the tree stump and debris. They argue that leaving the stump may eventually lead to decay and harm the easement, which entitles them to damages. [¶ 36.] DeHavens, however, presented no evidence that Halls' failure to remove the stump and tree debris in this area of the Black Hills created an additional burden on the servient estate or an interference that damaged the land. See Vander Heide, 2007 SD 69, ¶ 49, 736 N.W.2d at 838. In the absence of such proof, the trial court did not err in failing to award damages for cleanup costs.