Reviewed case brief
Sturges v. Bridgman
(1879) 11 Ch D 852
(1879) 11 Ch D 852 · Court of Appeal (England)
- Court
- Court of Appeal (England)
- Year
- 1879
- Subjects
- Law of Torts
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
The reasonableness of an activity is assessed relative to its current effect on the specific neighbouring use; prior uncomplained-of duration does not create a permanent right to continue causing substantial interference.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1879) 11 Ch D 852
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