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(From page 1) ints, that Vepco surveyors couldn’t go onto private property without first giving written notice, and refraining from cutting down trees of more than 5 inches in diameter “at breast height.” The 54 others wanted the same consideration.

Vepco tried some legal maneuvering. First, it challenged the validity of the landowners, and asked that the proceedings be post poned until notarized affidavits of ownership could be obtained. A crowd descended on the court to testify that they were, indeed, bona fide property owners.

Snead finally did issue similar orders, restraining the property owners from interfering with the surveyors, but spelling out requirements to the surveyors for 72 hours’ written notice. He also told them to avoid cutting or trimming of dogwoods wherever possible, and to refrain from cutting any living trees of five inches in diameter. No tree within 100 feet of a dwelling can be cut.

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