Mike Begins an Excavation on His Land to Construct a New

question 10

Multiple Choice

Mike begins an excavation on his land to construct a new building.The excavation causes a subsidence in neighboring lands and buildings owned by Molly, although Molly's land in its natural state would not have subsided.Assuming Mike was not negligent and there is no applicable state statute:

• A)Molly may recover damages for her land and buildings.
• B)Molly may recover damages for her land alone.
• C)Molly may recover damages for her buildings alone.
• D)Molly may not recover damages.

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Defence Mechanisms

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