Construction halted. Tow trucks came and left when shown the property survey. The neighbor grew increasingly furious and eventually called Grandpa demanding the truck be moved. Calmly, Grandpa replied, “You’re the one trespassing.”After several days, the neighbor caved. He agreed to pay fair market value for an easement.
Once the contract was signed and the check cleared, the truck was moved. My grandparents used the money to fix their porch and donate to the local food bank.When I visited later, the neighbor avoided eye contact. Grandpa simply said, “If he’d just asked nicely, we probably would’ve let him use that corner for free.”Sometimes, the best revenge doesn’t involve yelling or lawsuits—just a little creativity, a good friend, and knowing exactly where to park a rusty old truck.