Principle

LAND LAW — Trespass to Land — Proof of Exact Area Trespassed Upon Required

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A trespass plaintiff must prove possession, the defendant's act of trespass, and the exact area trespassed upon. Vague or unparticularized claims fail. The principle applies to tort law. The rule ensures the court can determine the scope of the trespass and appropriate damages. Without proof…

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