WJEC Eduqas A Level Law Book 2 sample

26 Torts connected to land LAW OF TORT Trespass to land Trespass to land is a tort that can be defined as the unjustifiable interference with land which is in the immediate and exclusive possession of another. The essential elements of trespass to land There are four essential elements: 1. There is direct interference with the land. 2. The interference must be voluntary. 3. There is no need for the defendant to be aware they are trespassing. 4. There is no need for the claimant to experience harm or loss. Spec reference Key content Assessment Objectives Where does this topic feature on each specification/exam? Eduqas A Level 2.2.4: Torts connected to land • Trespass to land: unlawful entry; intention; defences of lawful authority including licence, right of entry • Public nuisance: class of persons, role of Attorney General; when individual can sue • Private nuisance: unlawful interference/physical damage, interference with health and comfort, unreasonable user, relevance of locality and utility; abnormal sensitivity; duration; effect of malice • Specific defences to nuisance: prescription; statutory authority • Rylands v Fletcher: dangerous things; accumulation; escape; non-natural user; damage • Specific defences of consent, act of stranger, statutory authority, act of God, default of claimant AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legal rules and principles AO2 Apply legal rules and principles to given scenarios in order to present a legal argument using appropriate legal terminology A03 Analyse and evaluate legal rules, principles, concepts and issues Eduqas A Level: Component 2; Section B. Component 3; Section B tort: a civil wrong committed by one individual against another, such as injury caused by negligence. KEY TERMINOLOGY EDUQAS A LEVEL