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· 7/1/1878

Clarke v. Hempstone

Citations

  • 5 F. Cas. 961

How courts have described this case

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  • noting that a trespasser is one who enters upon the property of another without any right, lawful authority, or express or implied invitation
  • noting that a trespasser is one who enters upon the property of another without any right, lawful authority, or express or implied invitation
  • holding power company liable under statutory negligence theory for failure to comply with 22-foot requirement
  • allowing plaintiffs who came in contact with sagging power lines to recover from defendant

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