Trespass for mesne profits

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In law, Trespass for mesne profits is a suit against someone who has been ejected from property that did not belong to them. The suit is for recovery of damages the trespasser caused to the property and for any profits he or she may have made while in possession of that property.

See also: property rights, tort law, mesne profits.