First Principles of Business Law

Property law

6. Enforcement of property rights

6.2.1. Protection in tort law

 

 

 

Tort law provides a right of action in various circumstances where interference by one person with property rights of another is viewed as wrongful conduct.

The specific torts that are relevant are:

  • Trespass to land
  • Trespass to chattels
  • Conversion
  • Detinue
  • Nuisance

 Each of these torts is explained in the module 'Liability in tort for wrongful conduct'..

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