Trespass to land is a
common law tort or
crime that is committed when an individual or the object of an individual intentionally (or, in
Australia,
negligently) enters the land of another without a lawful
excuse. Trespass to land is
actionable per se. Thus, the party whose land is entered upon may sue even if no actual harm is done. In some jurisdictions, this rule may also apply to entry upon public land having restricted access. A court may order payment of
damages or an
injunction to remedy the tort.