D. [§ 6.40] Trespasser

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D. [§ 6.40] Trespasser

A trespasser is a person who enters another's property without consent. Macias v. Summit Mgmt., Inc., 243 Md. App. 294, 322, 220 A.3d 363, 379 (2019). The owner owes no common law duty of care to the trespasser to exercise reasonable care in maintaining his or her land in a safe condition. Walsh v. Potomac Airfield Airport, 31 F. App'x 818 (4th Cir. 2002) (complaint failed to allege willful or wanton behavior by landowners); Balt. Gas & Elec. Co. v. Flippo, 348 Md. 680, 705 A.2d 1144...

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