The plaintiffs brought an action against their neighbour for private nuisance, trespass, and mental distress arising from over five years of egregious conduct, including noise, odours, trespassing, and the discharge of firearms.
The defendant was noted in default and the matter proceeded as an uncontested trial.
The court found the defendant liable for substantial and unreasonable interference with the plaintiffs' use and enjoyment of their property.
The court awarded a total of $520,000 in damages, including $100,000 in punitive damages, and granted a permanent injunction restricting the defendant and his guests from continuing the nuisance and trespassing.
