Trespass to land

Need to know

What you need to know

• An unjustifiable, direct, and intentional interference with land.
• Actionable 'per se' – no proof of damage is required.
• Protects the right of possession, not necessarily ownership.
• The interference must be direct, distinguishing it from private nuisance.

Explanation

Trespass to land

1. An unjustifiable, direct, and intentional interference with land.
2. Actionable 'per se' – no proof of damage is required.
3. Protects the right of possession, not necessarily ownership.
4. The interference must be direct, distinguishing it from private nuisance.