TORT LAW originated in England with the action of trespass. Initially trespass was any wrongful conduct directly causing injury or loss; in modern law trespass is an unauthorized entry upon land. A trespass gives the aggrieved party the right to bring a civil lawsuit and collect damages as compensation for the interference and for any harm suffered. Trespass is an intentional tort and, in some circumstances, can be punished as a crime.
FURTHER READINGS
Epstein, Richard A. 2003. "Cybertrespass." University of Chicago Law Review 70 (winter).
Saba, John D., Jr. 2002. "Internet Property Rights: E-trespass." St. Mary's Law Journal 33 (winter).
Schoenberg, Tom. 2003. "Supreme Court Examines Trespassing Policy." Legal Times (May 1).
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about 1 month ago
Does a walkway up to your front door constitute implied or customary consent?