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Which of the following is an effective defence in the tort of nuisance ? I. Public good II.…

Prescription (acquiring a right by long, uninterrupted user) and statutory authority are recognised defences to an action in nuisance. Mere public benefit or the taking of…

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Which of the following is an effective defence in the tort of nuisance ?

I. Public good
II. Prescription
III. Statutory authority
IV. Reasonable care

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Correct answer C

Prescription (acquiring a right by long, uninterrupted user) and statutory authority are recognised defences to an action in nuisance. Mere public benefit or the taking of reasonable care are not good defences, so "II and III are correct."

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