Sturges v Bridgman (1879) LR 11 Ch D 852 is a landmark case in nuisance. It decides that what constitutes reasonable use of one's property depends on the character of the locality. Though it may in some cases be harsh, this means therefore that it is not necessarily a defence to a nuisance claim to say "I was here first".
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