Necessity as Defense to Intentional Torts of Property

Question 1

Necessity

Answer 1

Person may interfere with property of another when it is reasonably and apparently necessary to avoid injury from Natural or Other Force, and when threatened injury is substantial more serious than the invasion is undertaken to avert it.

Question 2

Public Necessity

Answer 2

When the act is for the public good

Question 3

Private Necessity

Answer 3

Act is solely for benefit of a limited number of people.

Actor must pay for any injury he causes UNLESS it benefits the property owner.