The plaintiffs brought a motion for default judgment against the defendants, who own an adjoining townhouse.
The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants' unauthorized demolition and construction work caused significant structural and water damage to the plaintiffs' property.
The court found the defendants liable in both negligence and private nuisance, as they breached their duty of care and substantially interfered with the plaintiffs' use of their property.
The court awarded the plaintiffs $25,435 in property damages, $5,000 in punitive damages for the defendants' high-handed conduct, and $10,000 in costs.
