Encroachment onto Land A party's trespassory use and possession of another's land by virtue of the building structure or other object, such as a tree, is an encroachment upon that land. In such an event, the plaintiff in the matter is entitled to damages stemming from the encroachment. When the encroachment is permanent, damages are measured by the reduction in value of the plaintiff's land. When the encroachment is temporary, damages include the cost to remove the encroachme

A corporate entity is often favorable for various reasons including limited liability for corporate acts, with investor risk being limited to the extent of their personal contribution. This principle of limited liability is subject to challenge, primarily with respect to shareholders of closely held corporation. Piercing the Corporate Veil If a party can "pierce the corporate veil" then a corporation's existence is ignored, and the shareholders of the corporation may be held