Trespass to Land

Question 1

Trespass to Land

Answer 1

is the intentional physical invasion of the land of another.

Question 2

Intent

Answer 2

Intent can be satisfied by the desire and purpose to voluntarily invade the land of another. However, the defendant need only intend to invade the land of another so a mistake as to land ownership will not provide defense.

Question 3

Physical Invasion

Answer 3

Of the land does not require that the land be harmed by the invasion, and includes:

a. The entry onto another’s land without permission;

b. Remaining upon the land without the right to be there; or

c. PLacing or projecting an object upon the land without permission.

Question 4

Real Property

Answer 4

Of another.