Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Malouf v. Dallas Athletic Country Club (1992)


a.       Facts- P lived next to D’s golf course. P sued D for trespass for vehicle damage (on P’s land) that happened because golfers from D’s golf course
b.      Procedural History- D won judgment after bench trial, court of appeals affirmed
c.       Issue- Whether unintentional damage to P’s car constitutes trespass.
d.      Holding- No, unintentional damage to P’s car does not constitute trespass.
e.       Rule- An unintentionally act of “trespass” does not constitute trespass; a requisite for trespass is intent to enter property.
2.      ʃ 164. Intrusions Under Mistake
a.       Intentionally entering another’s land on a mistaken fact or law does not clear the actor from trespass liability
3.      ʃ 166. Non-Liability for Accidental Intrusions
a.       an actor is not liable for trespass if he entered the land accidently
                                                              i.      ex: A slips on a piece of ice which causes him to enter B’s land. A is not liable for trespass

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