continuing trespass

Definitions of continuing trespass
  1. noun
    trespass that is not transient or intermittent but continues as long as the offending object remains
    “dumping his garbage on my land was a case of continuing trespass”
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    trespass
    a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages
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