Public Nuisance

Question 1

Who is affected?

Answer 1

A class (group) of people are affected by a nuisance

Question 2

PYA Quarries/ AGs Ref

Answer 2

30 people complained of noise from quarry. This qualified as a group of people.

Question 3

Quote:

Answer 3

‘Something which materially affects the reasonable comfort and convenience of a class of her Majesties Subjects’

Question 4

What is special about the claimant?

Answer 4

C suffers special damage over and above the other members of the group

Question 5

Halsey

Answer 5

Oil refinery spilled oil. Other cars may have been affected but Cs car was the most damaged,

Question 6

Defences for Public nuisance =

Answer 6

• Consent
• Contributory Negligence
• Statutory authority

Question 7

Remedies for public nuisance =

Answer 7

• Injunction (order to stop)

- Awarded damages is more likely, Coventry