In an action for darkening windows by building on the ground adjoining, the declaration ought to state that the windows were ancient, But a declaration stating only that the light used and ought to pass through the windows will be unexceptionable after verdict.
Citations:
[1792] EngR 2055, (1792) 1 Ld Raym 392, (1792) 91 ER 1160
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
See Also – Rosewell v Prior 1792
If a man erects a building against the ancient lights of another, and lets it, an action will lie against him for the injury it occasions while in the occupation of his lessee . .
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Land
Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: scu.360267