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INNOCENT TRESPASSER [2 records]

Record 1 2025-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
  • Offences and crimes
CONT

... an intentional trespasser is one who trespasses knowing he is wrong, while an innocent trespasser believes he is right.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
  • Infractions et crimes
OBS

L'intrusion est intentionnelle lorsque l'auteur de l'intrusion est conscient que ce qu'il fait n'est pas correct.

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
  • Property Law (common law)
DEF

One who enters another’s land unlawfully, but either inadvertently or believing in a right to do so.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
  • Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)

Spanish

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