Nuisance and the Escape of Dangerous Things (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Who can bring a claim in private nuisance?
Who can bring a claim in private nuisance?
Those with proprietary interest in land
In Hunter v Canary Wharf, why did many claimants fail?
In Hunter v Canary Wharf, why did many claimants fail?
They lacked proprietary interests in land
What does the defendant need regarding the land causing the nuisance?
What does the defendant need regarding the land causing the nuisance?
Control over the source of nuisance
Which four factors determine if interference is unreasonable?
Which four factors determine if interference is unreasonable?
Locality, duration, sensitivity, malice
When does locality become irrelevant in nuisance claims?
When does locality become irrelevant in nuisance claims?
When there is physical damage to property
What happened in Robinson v Kilvert regarding sensitive brown paper?
What happened in Robinson v Kilvert regarding sensitive brown paper?
No liability as paper was abnormally sensitive
In Hollywood Silver Fox Farm v Emmett, why was the defendant liable?
In Hollywood Silver Fox Farm v Emmett, why was the defendant liable?
Actions motivated by malice
What requirement from Cambridge Water applies to nuisance?
What requirement from Cambridge Water applies to nuisance?
Type of damage must be foreseeable
Which is NOT a defence to private nuisance according to Miller v Jackson?
Which is NOT a defence to private nuisance according to Miller v Jackson?
Public benefit of the activity
What did Sturges v Bridgman say about locality?
What did Sturges v Bridgman say about locality?
Belgrave Square differs from Bermondsey