The question (8 marks)
Define nuisance and distinguish public nuisance from private nuisance. What must a plaintiff prove to succeed in private nuisance, and what defences are available? (8 marks)
Original question written for this pack on the pattern of the University of Mumbai LL.B. papers.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 10 · Nuisance of Law of Torts, Motor Accident Claims and Consumer Protection.
Authorities you will need
- Ram Raj Singh v Babulal
- Radhey Shyam v Gur Prasad Serma
- Kuldip Singh v Subhash Chander Jain
- Sturges v Bridgman (1879) 11 Ch D 852
How an answer is marked
A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.