The neighbors have long disagreed on how the hedge should be maintained.
The quarrel has previously led to the now convicted man poisoning the hedge with plant poison.
After that, the neighbors agreed in writing that the hedge should be mowed regularly so that it did not restrict the accessibility of the adjacent road.
The neighbor who poisoned the hedge also promised not to destroy it anymore.
Despite this, one day in October last year, he took a secateurs and cut down the hedge - consisting of almost 40 plants - by more than half a meter.
Must pay damages
The man does not think he has committed any crime, but the district court thinks it has been proven that he has had a negative effect on the appearance of the hedge.
He is sentenced to a suspended sentence and a daily fine.
He must also pay damages to the neighbor of SEK 10,000.