| Court: | East of England |
| Facts: | Keeble has a decoy pond, which is a source of income for him in the area of hunting sport. Hickeringill discharges guns, driving away the wild fowl. |
| Posture: | Appeal from trial court. |
| Issue: | Is scaring ducks a cause of action? |
| Holding: | Yes. Affirmed. |
| Rule: | When you interfere with a business, that's a cause of action. |
| Reasoning: | If you have property, you can use it for pleasure and profit. If you hinder that business, you're infringing on one of those rights, even if no damage is done. |
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