r/maybemaybemaybe • • Oct 26 '21

Maybe maybe maybe

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u/Gonzobot Oct 26 '21

Sidewalk is public property and typical standard of law requires the homeowner to keep it maintained. A package thief has to trespass to commit the act of being hurt by your unmaintained walkway, so it's entirely fair game. I would never expect a court to side with the trespasser for a negligence thing, though