Trespass
Common-law Form Of Action, Trespass To Land, Trespass By One Entitled To Possession
An unlawful intrusion that interferes with one's person or property.
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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Additional topics
- Trespass - Common-law Form Of Action
- Trespass - Trespass To Land
- Trespass - Trespass By One Entitled To Possession
- Trespass - Continuing Trespass
- Trespass - Defenses
- Trespass - Duty To Trespassers
- Trespass - Criminal Trespass
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