Defences to Private Nuisance (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What type of activities does the 'ordinary use of land' defence cover in private nuisance?
What type of activities does the 'ordinary use of land' defence cover in private nuisance?
Normal, everyday activities or sounds
In Southwark LBC v Mills (2001), what did the court decide about household noises?
In Southwark LBC v Mills (2001), what did the court decide about household noises?
They were ordinary & not a nuisance
What key limitation applies to the statutory authority defence?
What key limitation applies to the statutory authority defence?
Interference must not exceed what statute authorized
What is required for an event to qualify as an 'Act of God' defence?
What is required for an event to qualify as an 'Act of God' defence?
Natural event that couldn't be foreseen
In Goldman v Hargrave (1967), why did the Act of God defence fail?
In Goldman v Hargrave (1967), why did the Act of God defence fail?
Defendant aware but failed to act reasonably
How long must a nuisance continue for the prescription defence to succeed?
How long must a nuisance continue for the prescription defence to succeed?
At least 20 years
In Sturges v Bridgman (1879), when did the 20-year period for prescription begin?
In Sturges v Bridgman (1879), when did the 20-year period for prescription begin?
When new building was erected nearby
Is 'coming to the nuisance' (moving to where nuisance exists) a valid defence?
Is 'coming to the nuisance' (moving to where nuisance exists) a valid defence?
No, it is explicitly NOT a defence
Does obtaining planning permission provide a defence to private nuisance claims?
Does obtaining planning permission provide a defence to private nuisance claims?
No, it does not authorize nuisance
How many main defences to private nuisance are recognized?
How many main defences to private nuisance are recognized?
Four main defences