Phil Owns a Farm in South Dakota

question 3

Multiple Choice

Phil owns a farm in South Dakota.He does not like it when planes from the local airport fly over his property.Phil is unlikely to win a case claiming that airplanes flying over his land violate his property rights unless

• A)the planes fly over more than twice a day.
• B)he can prove there are more efficient routes for the planes to take.
• C)the flights are low and frequent and cause direct interference with Phil's enjoyment of the land.
• D)the planes belong to private individuals

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