The Case of Sedleigh-Denfield V O'Callaghan [1940] AC 880 Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The case of Sedleigh-Denfield v O'Callaghan [1940] AC 880 is authority for the principle that:

• A)only the occupier of land can be sued for nuisance.
• B)only an occupier of land can sue for nuisance.
• C)an occupier can be sued for a nuisance created on their land by someone else.
• D)an occupier need not know about a nuisance to be held liable for it.

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