trespass to chattels

Trespass to chattels is a tort that occurs when a defendant intentionally interferes with the possession or use of personal property ( chattels ) belonging to another person , resulting in harm. This interference can include damaging the property , depriving the owner of its use, or otherwise disrupting the owner’s possession of the property.

[Last updated in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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