Mining caused noise vibrations dust and explosions, created nuisance for people nearby: it was a public nuisance because it affected so many people
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What judge made a comment in this case and what did he say?
Lord Denning: a nuisance which is so widespread in its range or indiscriminate in its effect that it would not be reasonable to expect one person to take proceedings on his own responsibility of the community at large
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What did another judge say in this case?
Romer LJ: any nuisance is a public nuisance if it materially affects the comfort and convenience of a life of a class of her Majesty's subjects
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What is a case regarding special damage?
Rose v Miles 1815
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What happened?
The defendant blocked canal; goods couldn't get past. claiming private instead of public; have to prove you are more directly affected than anybody else - you in particular (SPECIAL DAMAGE)
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What is the leading case on public nuisance as a crime?
R v Rimmington 2005
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What happened?
Salt in letter box joke, evacuation Royal Mail, stated that it is inappropriate to charge common law offence if statutory option is available
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is the leading case?
Back
AG v PYA Quarries 1957
Card 3
Front
Is public nuisance civil or criminal?
Back
Card 4
Front
What happened in AG v PYA Quarries 1957?
Back
Card 5
Front
What judge made a comment in this case and what did he say?
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