Anonymous
King's Bench
Y.B. Mich. 27 Hen. 8, f. 27, pl. 10 (1536)
Relevant factsFree
The defendant blocked a portion of the King's public highway, preventing the plaintiff (and all other passersby) from traveling from his house to a nearby field.
IssueFree
Whether a private individual may bring an action for special or particular damages caused by a public nuisance.
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