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In reply to the discussion: The Starbucks thing... [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,517 posts)After scanning this thread, one thing is clear: many of us are not thoroughly familiar with the broad scope of trespass-related law and related legal procedures. Many of us think of trespassing only happening on posted private property such as farms and forests. This has been quite informative.
I had never seen the word trespass used before in the sense the you and some others here (apparently with legal backgrounds) have done, as in "formally trespass the people". Does that simply mean you have informed them they are trespassing?
A lot here seems to hinge on who holds dominion of the private property at the time (in this case the highest ranking manager), and the fact that this person has a right to declare a trespass. However, as you and others have said, they may be called to account in court if they violate civil rights in the process.