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Noun Concept
Categories: Writs, Tort law
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trespass on the case  action on the case  writ of trespass
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An action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss WordNet 3.0
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An action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The writs of trespass and trespass on the case are the two catchall torts from English common law, the former involving trespass against the person, the latter involving trespass against anything else which may be actionable. Wikipedia
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A person struck by a log as it was thrown onto a road could maintain trespass against the thrower but one who was hurt by stumbling over it could maintain and action on the case WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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trespass
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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trespass on the case
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trespass on the case
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Trespass on the case
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action on the case, Trespass on the Case, writ of trespass

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