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Principle: Trespass to land is the unjustified physical intrusion onto immovable property in the possession of another. Facts: U walks across V's lawn as a shortcut without permission. Nothing is damaged. U's legal position is

ALiable only if U was carrying goods
BNot liable because no damage was caused
CLiable in trespass even without damage
DLiable only if V was present
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Liable in trespass even without damage
Trespass to land is actionable per se: damage need not be proved. The unauthorised intrusion is itself the wrong. Remedies include nominal damages and an injunction.
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