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What is environmental law?
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A technique of environmental engineering designed to control human and nonhuman objects, in order to preserve a stabel environmental system.
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What is jurisprudence?
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The philosophy of law, or the science which treats of the principles of positive law and legal relations
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What is nuisance?
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A form of tort or a legal injury one person inflicts upon another.
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What are the three types of nuisances?
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Intentional, negligent, and reckless
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What is intentional nuisance?
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It occurs when a person takes an action with full knowledge that it will harm the interests of a neighbor.
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What is negligent nuisance?
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It is caused by a defendant's action or inaction that harmed the plaintiff inadvertently.
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What is reckless nuisance?
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It is caused by the reckless use of property that endanges one's neighbors.
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What is private nuisance?
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It is created when a person's behavior affects only his or her immediate neighbors.
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What is public nuisance?
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An act or omission which obstructs or causes inconveniences or damage to the public in exercise of rights commone to all Her Majesty's subjects.
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