Common Nuisance
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
[L. Lat. commune nocumentum,^ A nuisance affecting the public, being an annoyance to the whole conmiunity in general; as distinguished from a private nuisance, which is confined in its effects to particular individuals.* 3 ^/. Cbm.215. Id, 5, 4 Id, 161. 4 Steph, Com, 294. The obstructing of highways, bridges and public rivers, and the carrying on of offensive or dangerous trades or manufactures, are examples of common nui* See Nuisance,