Tag archives for nuisance
Khorasandjian v Bush (1994): Can a lodger bring a case in a private nuisance?
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – Nuisance - Private nuisance Main argument in this case: A licensee is generally not allowed to bring in a claim in private nuisance.…
What is a private nuisance? Meaning of nuisance, causes and remedies.
Though in general term a nuisance can be anything that annoys us or causes inconvenience but in legal term a nuisance is a "unlawful interference with a person’s use or…
Sedleigh Denfield v O’Callaghan (1940): Liability for a nuisance caused by a third party.
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – Nuisance - Private nuisance. Main arguments in this case: This case illustrates that a person can be liable for a nuisance that was…
St Helens Smelting Co v Tipping (1865): Nuisance and locality.
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – Private nuisance - Nuisance: Main arguments in this case: One may need to put up with personal discomfort but not with damage to…
Tetley v Chitty and Others (1986): authorising nuisance.
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – Nuisance - Private nuisance. Main arguments in this case: When a landowner can be held responsible for the acts of its tenant. The…