Cope V Sharpe

Fact

A fire was caused in A's land. C servant tried to extinguish the fire. He took necessary steps to set out the fire and protect people from the fire. And he trespass A’s land and A sued C for trespass. And he want damages.

Issue

Was it necessary to trespass? Will he be liable or not?

Judgment

C was not liable for trespass.

Reasoning

At that time it was necessary to trespass that land for fire accident.