Trespass Torts

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• Common law recognizes trespass torts

Types of Trespass Cases

• trespass on land
• trespass to chattels
  • mean personal property

Trespass to Chattels

Trespass to chattels is intentionally interfering with a person’s use or possession of personal property.

• use of the plaintiff’s personal property must cause an injury or damage
• Courts have extended cases to online situations, such as spam email