I have the belief that even though the tree is in his yard the branches that come across the property line are yours to cut or trim. Do you have a city or town official to call and ask?
JD
"LFR" wrote in message news:ZXAte.136730$sy6.117174@lakeread04...

"Smitty Reeves" wrote in message ...
One of my neighbors has a giant maple tree overhanging my side yard. At 72
years young, I still mow my own grass. I keep my own trees trimmed so I
don't have to do the duck & weave while mowing. I asked my neighbor if he
would mind if I trimmed his tree because of the obstacle it creates. It's
not like I'm going to be climbing on a ladder to trim this thing, but just
so it doesn't smack my glasses off. The young man let go with some four
letter words, with finishing he will sue me if I touch his tree. What
happened to the country we used to live in? Do I have to put up with this?

Since the neighbor "won't" allow you to trim the branches on your side of the fence, explain that if you are harmed by his tree that you will sue him for your injuries.