Keeble v. Hickeringill

1702

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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