Facts
A tall tower blocked TV reception for many local residents. Some of them had no property interest in their homes.
Issue
Who can sue in , and is blocking TV reception a nuisance?
Held
The claims failed.
Principle
Only a person with an interest in the land, such as an owner or tenant, can sue in private nuisance. Simply building on your land so as to block TV signals is not actionable.
Why it matters
Defines who may sue in private nuisance. Persuasive in Sierra Leone.
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Hunter v Canary Wharf Ltd [1997] AC 655 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/hunter-v-canary-wharf> accessed 31 October 2026
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