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Twanisha Joshua
on Nov 23, 2024Verified
Where a new neighbour arrives beside a long-existing visible nuisance (noise or smoke for example), if the defendant can show that all possible care and skill had previously been taken in the attempt to lessen or eliminate the nuisance, the action in nuisance will fail.
Common Law
A legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents rather than statutory laws.
Visible Nuisance
An objectionable or annoying condition that can be seen, affecting the use or enjoyment of property.
- Acquire knowledge on the basic principles of common law associated with environmental nuisance and the defenses that can be utilized.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the basic principles of common law associated with environmental nuisance and the defenses that can be utilized.
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