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LAW 1100 · Tort (English): The Law of Trespass

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

LAW 1100 · Tort (English): The Law of Trespass: course card
4 modules School of Law Updated June 2026

About this course

The oldest family of torts, descended from the writ of trespass. Trespass to the person in its three forms, assault, battery and false imprisonment, with their requirements and defences; the rule in Wilkinson v Downton for intentionally inflicted harm; trespass to land; and trespass to goods. The course then analyses the family as a whole and applies it to complex facts.

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum.

Trespass to the Pers…1The Rule in Wilkinso…2Trespass to Land and…3Critical Evaluation4
  1. Module 1

    Trespass to the Person

    Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 1.1 Trespass to the Person Problem
  2. Module 2

    The Rule in Wilkinson v Downton

    Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 2.1 Wilkinson v Downton Problem
  3. Module 3

    Trespass to Land and Trespass to Goods

    Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 3.1 Land and Goods Problem
  4. Module 4

    Critical Evaluation

    Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 4.1 Composite Scenario