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Defendant not liable in nuisance

The case involved flooding of a garden by sewers, and the claimant brought an action against the sewage operator. The judge found for the claimant, and the Court of Appeal held that the defendant was liable in nuisance. The defendant appealed to the House of Lords. The appeal was allowed.

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