“Plaintiff claims that Defendant trespassed on his property. To establish this claim, Plaintiff must prove all of the following: 1. That Plaintiff owned/leased/occupied/controlled the property; 2. That Defendant entered Plaintiff’s property; 3. That Plaintiff did not give permission for the entry [or that Defendant exceeded Plaintiff’s permission]; 4. That Plaintiff was harmed; and 5. That Defendant’s entry/conduct was a substantial factor in causing Plaintiff’s harm. [Entry can be on, above, or below the surface of the land.] [Entry may occur indirectly, such as by causing vibrations that damage the land or structures or other improvements on the land.]”
[CACI Jury Instructions [citations omitted]]
