What is the meaning of trespass on the case?

noun

  • An action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss.
    • usage: "a 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"
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