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Migod

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
My neighbor's basement is always flooding in the rainy season. He thinks that my tree is the problem. There is no reasoning with him. Everyone gets leaves in their gutters. Can he sue me?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
 
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Antigone*

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
My neighbor's basement is always flooding in the rainy season. He thinks that my tree is the problem. There is no reasoning with him. Everyone gets leaves in their gutters. Can he sue me?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Is there a reason why you posted this in Education Law?:confused:
 

Humusluvr

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
My neighbor's basement is always flooding in the rainy season. He thinks that my tree is the problem. There is no reasoning with him. Everyone gets leaves in their gutters. Can he sue me?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Yes. He can sue you. Can he win? Maybe.....
 

OHRoadwarrior

Senior Member
Your response should be that leaves in his gutter are an act of God. Properly cleaning his gutter would be the logical solution.
 

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