What Is Trespass to Land in Nigeria?

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ACTIVITIES THAT CONSTITUTE TRESPASS TO LAND

WHO CAN BRING AN ACTION IN TRESPASS TO LAND

Legal Remedies for Trespass to Land

• Damages – Compensation for any losses or harm suffered.
• Injunction – A court order preventing further trespass.
• Ejection – A legal order removing the trespasser from the land.
• Self-help – In limited circumstances, a landowner may remove a trespasser without force.

Defenses to Trespass to Land

• Consent – If the claimant permitted the entry.
• Legal Authority – If the defendant entered under a legal right, such as a government official performing duties.
• Necessity – If the entry was necessary to prevent harm (e.g., escaping danger).

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