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Trespass

by Kautilya Tiwari

Kautilyas Notes

Meaning
Wrongful disturbance of another persons
possession of land or goods.
Unwarrantable entry upon the land
Direct or immediate act of interference
Every invasion on private property
Interference with possession of land without
lawful justification
It can be direct with some tangible object.

Kautilyas Notes

Points which can prove the


Trespass
That he was in actual possession at the time
of the trespass, he must have the effective
possessions and not mere user.
That there was direct interference with the
possession of this land, though there is no
need to prove damage, since trespass is
actionable .

Kautilyas Notes

Kinds of Trespass
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wrongful entry,
abuse of license,
cattle
placing thing on the land,
initio

Kautilyas Notes

Defences in an action of
Trespass
Prescription
Leave and Licenses
Authority of Law
Act of Necessity
Self Defenses
Re talking of good and chattels

Kautilyas Notes

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