Bonsai worth 10,000 euros died: Putzbrunner sues horticultural company. Bonsai was not adequately protected from drying out and the root ball was apparently not moistened.
The vital fine roots died during transport. At the request of Zimmermann's lawyer Andreas Babor, a default judgment was issued. The defendant must pay all costs, but can file an objection against judgment within two weeks. The Munich II Regional Court was concerned with a Japanese bonsai.