Decided 7 March 1975 End date March 7, 1975 | Citation(s) [1975] 2 NZLR 106 | |
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Full case name Matheson and Another v Northcote College Board of Governors | ||
Matheson v Northcote College Board of Governors [1975] 2 NZLR 106 is a cited case regarding claims in tort for nuisance.
Background
Matheson's house was next door to Northcote College, and due to its proximity, students from the college frequently left litter, cigarette butts, etc. on his property, as well as stealing fruit from his fruit trees. Matheson sued the college for nuisance.
References
Matheson v Northcote College Board of Governors Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA