Nuisance Flashcards
1
Q
What is nuisance?
A
A nuisance is an invasion of property rights by tortious conduct, Two types:
Private and Public
2
Q
What is private nuisance?
A
Private nuisance is a substantial, unreasonable interference with another private individual’s use or enjoyment of property that the other individual actually possesses or has a
right of immediate possession. (Trespass to land is a physical invasion)
3
Q
What is public nuisance?
A
An act that unreasonably interferes with
the health, safety, or property rights of the community
4
Q
What are remedies for nuisance?
A
Damages
Injunctive relief
Abatement by self-help
4
Q
What are remedies for nuisance?
A
Damages
Injunctive relief
Abatement by self-help
