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BCL – L1 – Q28 – Tort and Nuisance
Identify types of nuisance torts in Agye’s case against Kwickbuild Ltd.
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Kwame lives in a quiet residential area. Next door, Fastbuild Ltd, is carrying out extensive building works to a dilapidated old house. The builders who are working from dawn to dusk, seven (7) days a week, used a crane which passes over Kwame’s house. Kwame and his family are annoyed by the dust, dirt, and noise caused by the building works.
Required:
(a) Identify the types of torts of nuisance.
(b) What TWO (2) conditions must be present for a conduct to constitute nuisance.
(c) Advise Asantewaa as to her legal position.
(d) State TWO (2) legal remedies available to her.
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BCL – L1 – Q27 – Tort
Can Maria Ansah claim damages against Kundru Confectionery Ltd for slipping and getting injured?
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Following flood damage resulting from three (3) continuous days of rainfall, the Management of Tendo Confectionery Ltd, carefully sprinkled sawdust over the factory floor to prevent employees’ slippage until the floor could be properly cleared. A small patch remained uncovered and Maria Ansah, a pregnant employee slipped and got injured. She sued the company.
Required:
Explain whether the employee can claim any damages against the management of Tendo Confectionery Ltd.
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- Tags: Contributory Negligence, Duty of care, Negligence, Tort Law, Workplace Injury
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Tort
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