Principle

LAND LAW – Trespass – Nature of Tort – Continuing Trespass

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Trespass is a continuing tort. A person who remains on another's land without authority commits a fresh trespass each day they remain. The landowner is entitled to protection against continuing trespass. The limitation period for continuing trespass runs from the date of the last act…

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