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English noun: trespass on the case

1. trespass on the case (act) an action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss


SamplesA 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.


Broader (hypernym)trespass









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