Elements of the tort of trespass to personal property is which of the following?

A) Lawful possession of the property by the plaintiff
B) Unauthorized entry onto the property by the defendant
C) Intentional harm to the property owner
D) Lawful possession of the property by the plaintiff and unauthorized entry onto the property by the defendant
E) Lawful possession of the property by the plaintiff, unauthorized entry onto the property by the defendant, and intentional harm to the property owner

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Xavier Flores · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Trespass to personal property requires the plaintiff to have lawful possession of the property and the defendant to make an unauthorized entry onto or use of that property. Intentional harm to the property owner is not a required element for this tort.

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