Intentional torts protecting property interests, including trespass to land (unauthorized entry onto another's land), trespass to chattels (interference with another's personal property), and conversion (substantial interference with another's property amounting to forced sale).
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Trespass to Land — Intentional physical invasion of another's real property without permission. Requires only intent to enter the land, not intent…
Trespass to Chattels — Intentional interference with plaintiff's possessory interest in personal property causing harm. Less serious than conversion. Requires: (1) intent…
Conversion — Intentional exercise of dominion or control over plaintiff's personal property that so seriously interferes with plaintiff's right of…
Intentional Torts — A category of torts requiring proof that the defendant acted with intent to cause the consequence or with…
Nuisance — A tort involving substantial and unreasonable interference with another's use and enjoyment of land. Private nuisance protects individual…
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