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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an administrative agency. This means that the EPA has the power to do the following:

Jake, Kelly, and Ivan all live next to a large body of water. Ivan was the first to move to the area, and Ivan was the first to use the water.  Jake moved in next and began using the water, followed by Kelly a couple of years later.  Laura does not live next to the body of water, but frequently visits the home of Ivan since they are in a relationship.  Jake, Kelly, and Ivan all use the body of water for their own uses in their homes. Who would be considered riparians in this situation?

In a criminal case, the person bringing the case is called the plaintiff and the person defending themselves is called the defendant.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an administrative agency. This means that the EPA has the power to do the following:

A plaintiff cannot sue a defendant for both a trespass and nuisance cause of action at the same time; a plaintiff must pick only one cause of action.

Intellectual property is intangible property.

In a criminal case, the person bringing the case is called the plaintiff and the person defending themselves is called the defendant.

The case of State v. McIntyre is a civil case.

___________________________________ is an unreasonable activity or condition on the defendant’s land that substantially interferes with the plaintiff’s use or enjoyment of his or her property.

A trespass cause of action will only be successful if the intruding or trespassing agent is visible to the naked eye.