Private Nuisance
/ˈpraɪvɪt ˈnuːzəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A civil wrong involving interference with a person's use or enjoyment of their land.
The factory's emissions constituted a private nuisance for nearby homeowners.
Forms
- private nuisance
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Commentary
Private nuisance typically requires proof of substantial and unreasonable interference with land use, distinguishing it from public nuisance which affects the community.
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