Tort Law

Trespass to Chattel

/ TRES-pas to CHAT-ul /

Definition

Intentional interference with another\'s personal property without justification.

Used in Context

“Unauthorized access to a computer system constitutes trespass to chattel.”

Etymology

◈ Old French: trespasser, to cross over

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