Trespass Flashcards
Elements of trespass after warning
-trespasses
-on any place
-after being warned to leave that place by an occupier of that place
-neglects or refuses to do so
Elements of Trespass after previous warnings
-being a person who has been warned under Section 4 to stay off any place
-wilfully trespasses on that place
-within two years
Legal defence of trespass
-their own protection
-the protection of somebody else
-an emergency involving their property or the property of some other person
-the occupier who gave the warning no longer occupies
Trespass Act 1980 Section 5
Warnings given pursuant to s3 and s4 may be given orally, by notice in writing served personally or by post
Elements of Being found on property without reasonable excuse
-found
-without reasonable excuse
-in OR on
-any building/aircraft/hovercraft/ship, ferry or other vessel/train/vehicle
Enclosed yard case law
-an enclosed area
-enclosed area was appurtenant to a building