James Is Constructing a Boundary Wall for His House

question 18

Essay

James is constructing a boundary wall for his house. A tree blocks the construction. James instructs the construction workers to cut down the tree. The tree is cut and falls on the road, blocking it completely, causing great inconvenience to the people living in the locality. Under the tort law, which action can be brought against James?

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Definitions:

Antibiotics

Substances used to kill bacteria or stop their growth, helping to fight bacterial infections.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, characterized by distinct stages and potentially serious long-term complications if untreated.

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a life-threatening condition caused by the HIV virus, which severely damages the immune system.

BPH

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a medical condition involving noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men.