Mesne profits - sustany/dvg GitHub Wiki

Mesne (reads as �mean�) profits is the damages for trespass. The term �mesne profits� means �intermediate profits.� (See Cracchiolo v. State, 146 Ariz. 452(Appeals Court, Division 2,1985) for more detail.) If a trespasser has created any damage to the landowner, such as lower the value of the land, or has taken the land�s occupation value, the trespasser would have to compensate the landowner.

Mesne profits often result from the trespasser�s removal of products of the land, such as minerals, timber, etc. They can also be resulted from a hold-over case, in which case the landlord can be recovered for rental value.