Lee v. . Stewart

An invasion of the close of another . . . constitutes a trespass. 26 R. C. L., 939. An entry on land in the peaceable possession of another is deemed a trespass, without regard to the amount of force used. Neither the form of instrumentality by which the close is broken nor the extent of the damages is material. 26 R. C. L., 938. Thus every unauthorized, and therefore unlawful, entry into the close of another, is a trespass. Dougherty v. Stepp, 18 N. C., 371; Brame v. Clark, 148 N. C., 364; Frisbee v. Marshall, 122 N. C., 760.

Where a trespass is shown the party aggrieved is entitled at least…