In a tort action for trespass to land the:
A) wrongdoer is excused if he thought he owned the land
B) wrongdoer is excused if she thought she could trespass
C) the property owner must demonstrate actual injury
D) the property owner must show that the land was fenced or otherwise posted as to ownership
E) none of the other choices

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Trespass to land does not require the property owner to demonstrate actual injury, nor does it matter if the land was fenced or if the trespasser thought they had a right to be on the land. The essence of trespass is the unauthorized entry onto land that belongs to another, regardless of intent or knowledge.

In a Tort Action for Trespass to Land The