KembaraXtra-Case Law-Gayford and Chandler (1898) QBD - Trespass & Damage
I. Issue:
Whether trampling down grass constitutes actionable damage for the purposes of trespass.
II. Facts:
Defendant (D) was a trespasser on the victim's (V) grass field.
D walked across the field and trampled down long grass.
III. Holding:
Yes. Trampling down grass or other vegetation constitutes damage.
IV. Reasoning:
The damage to the grass resulted in an expense (value of 6d).
This damage was sufficient to establish liability for the trespass.
V. Significance:
Established that physical damage, even minor, to vegetation can be sufficient to support a claim for trespass.