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Principles and Property Rights
ByjbpWith the exception of those who have taken a vow of poverty, human beings desire “stuff.” We want more than the basic necessities that life requires. We want a safe place to live and dependable transportation. We want to attend concerts, movies, and sporting events. We want gadgets, such as smart phones, computers, and flat…
Let’s Be Honest
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Property Rights and Pollution, Part 3
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Coming to the Nuisance
Nuisance law holds that an owner has the right to the peaceful use of his property. Loud noises, nauseating odors, and similar disturbances can interfere with one’s use of his property, and is thus considered a nuisance. However, nuisance is highly contextual–what is a nuisance in one context is not necessarily a nuisance in another….