Original language

English

Country
Uganda
Date of text
Type of court
National - higher court
Sources
Court name
High Court of Uganda
Seat of court
Kampala
Reference number
No.909 of 2000
Tagging
Wildlife, Torts
Free tags
Legal questions
Air & atmosphere
Justice(s)
Tinyinondi G.
Abstract

The cause of action is a continuing tort which persists as follows: - The Defendant operates a factory located just adjacent to Kibuli Police Barracks which is adjacent to residential homes including the Plaintiff’s rented apartment at Kibuli, Mosque Zone 1. The said smoke is obnoxious, poisonous, repelling and a health hazard to the community around and to the Plaintiff in particular who is already affected in health.

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