Private nuisance

AG v Doughty

You cannot sue over a thing of delight

Halsey v Esso Petroleum

duration/time of nuisance

Sturges v Bridgman

prescription

Christie v Davey

Malicious motive made D's conduct unreasonable.

Crown River Cruises v Kimbolton Fireworks

Duration of interference even temporary can be unlawful

Sturges v Bridgman

locality

Leaky v National Trust

D can also be liable for nuisance as a result of natural causes if they refuse to take precautions

Christie v Davey (non physical)

Non-Physical discomfort can be indirect interference

Network Rail Infrastructure v Morris

It must affect the common and ordinary use of the land, the claimant cannot just be unusually sensitive

Wheeler v Saunders

planning permission

Wheeler v Saunders (indirect)

Smell can be indirect interference

Cambridge Water v Eastern Counties Leather

Exceptionally dangerous items can be non natural

Sedleigh-Denfield v O'Callaghan

Interference must be indirect

Transco v Stockport

The use of the land must be out of the ordinary use considering the time and locality

Halsey v Esso Petroleum (damage)

There must be a substantial interference

Hunter v Canary Wharf (Tv)

A tv is a thing of delight

Tetley v Chitty

The person who is causing or allowing the nuisance can be sued

Fearn v Tate Gallery

Interference must be unlawful