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GPossenti · November 7, 2008, 03:03 PM

I dunno.

I'd say it's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission. Even under threat of civil suit, if the tree is gone, the judge can't issue an injunction protecting the tree.

It seems like your friend nipped it in the bud.

November 7, 2008, 03:03 PM	#3
GPossenti Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 295	I dunno. I'd say it's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission. Even under threat of civil suit, if the tree is gone, the judge can't issue an injunction protecting the tree. It seems like your friend nipped it in the bud.