· 3/25/1963
Winget v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Citations
- 130 S.E.2d 363
- 242 S.C. 152
- 1963 S.C. LEXIS 1
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- whether particular use of property is reasonable or constitutes nuisance depends on facts of each case and numerous factors
- absent proof of a nuisance, no recovery of damages can be allowed for the diminution in value because of the lawful use of property made by a nearby owner
- absent proof of a nuisance, no recovery of damages can be allowed for the diminution in value because of the lawful use of property made by a nearby owner
- “Whether a particular use of property is reasonable and whether such use constitutes a nuisance depends largely upon the facts and no definite rule can be laid down for the determination of the question.”
- property owner must not unreasonably interfere with another’s use and enjoyment of property
- “The right of one to make such lawful use of his property as he may desire must be applied with due regard to the correlative right of the other to be protected in the reasonable enjoyment of his property.”
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Judges: Lewis, Taylor, Moss, Bussey, Brailsford
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