What is the cause of action for trespass on a private property?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Watson v. Charlton, 2016 BCSC 664 (CanLII):
The parties agree on the nature of trespass as defined in Glashutter v. Bell, 2001 BCSC 1581 at para. 26. The cause of action arises where one enters onto land in the possession of another without lawful justification. In this case, neither the plaintiff or defendant need prove actual damage to the property.
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