A person may use which of the following as a defense to the tort of trespass on land:
A) ignorance
B) stupidity
C) protecting the property from damage
D) a state hunting license
E) lack of awareness

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Protecting the property from damage can be a valid defense against a claim of trespass if the defendant reasonably believed they needed to enter the land to prevent harm to the property or others. The other options (ignorance, stupidity, lack of awareness, and a state hunting license) are not valid defenses to trespass.

A Person May Use Which of the Following as a Defense