The court in the decision of Stanley v Powell [1891] 1 QB 86 decided that Powell had not committed trespass because the actions of Powell allegedly constituting the tort of trespass to person were:

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The court held that Powell had not committed trespass because his actions were accidental. Trespass requires intentional or reckless conduct, and negligence is not sufficient to establish liability for trespass. Since Powell's actions were accidental, he did not intend to cause harm, and therefore did not commit trespass.

The Court in the Decision of Stanley V Powell [1891]