NUISANCE
Categories: Torts
Definition (1910 Edition)
indecent, or unlawful personal conduct, working an obstruction of or injury to the right of another or of the public, and producing such material annoyance, inconvenience, discomfort, or hurt that the law will presume & consequent damage. Wood, Nuis. § 1.
629; Kissel v. Lewis, 156 Ind. 233, 59 N. E. 478; Willcox v. Hines, 100 Tenn. 538, 46 8S.
629; Kissel v. Lewis, 156 Ind. 233, 59 N. E. 478; Willcox v. Hines, 100 Tenn. 538, 46 8S.
UK Law Commentary
Status: ✅ Still applies. Private nuisance = unlawful interference with enjoyment of land. Public nuisance = affects a class of citizens. Key Case: Cambridge Water Co v Eastern Counties Leather plc [1994] 2 AC 264 — foreseeability of harm required.
Modern Application
📜 Environmental Protection Act 1990 • Noise Act 1996 • legislation.gov.uk
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational
reference only and does not constitute legal advice.