Halliday v Nevill (1984) 155 CLR 1

Facts: Halliday was known to police as a disqualified driver. Two police officers (POs) on patrol witnessed Halliday reverse out of a private driveway. Upon seeing the POs, Halliday drove back into the driveway. The POs then walked down the open driveway and arrested Halliday, who was standing next to his car. Halliday contended that the arrests were unlawful as their action in walking onto the driveway constituted trespass.

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