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Nuisance

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A quick definition of Nuisance:

Term: Nuisance

Definition: Nuisance is when someone does something that bothers a lot of people or makes it hard for someone to enjoy their own property. There are two types of nuisance: public and private. Public nuisance is when someone does something that bothers a lot of people, like making a lot of noise or polluting the air. Private nuisance is when someone does something that bothers just one person, like playing loud music next door. If someone is found guilty of nuisance, they may have to pay money to the person they bothered or stop doing the thing that was bothering people. Sometimes, a court may also order them to stop doing the thing that was bothering people.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A nuisance is a legal term that refers to an unreasonable interference with someone's use and enjoyment of their property or a right that the general public shares in common.

There are two types of nuisances:

  • Public nuisance: This occurs when a person unreasonably interferes with a right that the general public shares in common. For example, if someone plays loud music late at night and disturbs the peace of the neighborhood, it could be considered a public nuisance.
  • Private nuisance: This occurs when a person's use and enjoyment of their property is interfered with substantially and unreasonably through a thing or activity. For example, if a factory emits toxic fumes that make it impossible for nearby residents to enjoy their homes, it could be considered a private nuisance.

There are several defenses to this tort, including:

  • Contributory negligence: If the plaintiff contributed to the nuisance, they may not be able to recover damages.
  • Assumption of risk: If the plaintiff knew about the nuisance and still chose to live or work in the area, they may not be able to recover damages.
  • Coming to the nuisance: If the plaintiff moved to the area knowing about the nuisance, they may not be able to recover damages.
  • Statutory compliance: If the defendant was following all applicable laws and regulations, they may not be liable for the nuisance.

The typical remedy for nuisance (either public or private) is damages. Courts may also grant injunctive relief if the legal remedy is not adequate.

Example: A neighbor consistently throws loud parties late at night, disturbing the peace of the entire neighborhood. This could be considered a public nuisance because it interferes with the right of the general public to enjoy a peaceful environment.

Example: A factory emits toxic fumes that make it impossible for nearby residents to enjoy their homes. This could be considered a private nuisance because it interferes with the plaintiff's use and enjoyment of their property.

These examples illustrate how a nuisance can interfere with someone's use and enjoyment of their property or a right that the general public shares in common.

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15:43
Both t6 ivies
Is that NYU disrespect???? NYU out the t-6?
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Penn because my college friends who mentored me go there
lilypadfrog
15:45
NYU is a t6 unless they don’t accept me and then idgaf what they’re ranked
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15:46
That's the best mentality
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If I get into UChicago it will be CYS
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waspy I’m sure he meant to clarify that CYS is Cornell Yale Stanford
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cumsock
15:49
someone from my undergrad is going to columbia for a masters in social work and the way they are talking to me im pretty sure they think thats as hard to get accepted to as columbia law
every prof at cornell glazes it so hard
GreyCeaselessMammoth
15:50
i know so many heads going to various schools for random masters degrees and its like babe its not the sameeee
cumsock
15:50
"The acceptance rate for the Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) program at Columbia University is 74%" does he know?
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@cumsock: some battles are won by avoiding fighting them
cumsock
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im not i just wish normies knew its not the same
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llama do you think we’re besties? I kinda think we’re besties
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15:52
@GreyCeaselessMammoth: PLS I know a girl who got a master’s at Columbia for some random niche thing and she told EVERYBODY SHES GOING TO COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL
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15:52
WHAT???
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@JumpySubsequentDolphin: I can respect the hustle.
GreyCeaselessMammoth
15:53
penn r
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called it
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i have two old classmates going to columbia for like social work
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15:54
penn R too bruh
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luigi arc ended :(
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