Gifford v Dent (1926) 71 SJ 83

The claimant held a tenancy over a forecourt. The defendant erected an advertising sign which projected on to the claimant’s forecourt by four foot eight inches.

Held:

Romer J.

The projection on to the claimant’s forecourt amounted to a trespass of the airspace.

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