| Matheson v Northcote College Board of Governors | |
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| Court | High Court of New Zealand |
| Full case name | Matheson and Another v Northcote College Board of Governors |
| Decided | 7 March 1975 |
| Citation | 2 NZLR 106 |
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| Judge sitting | McMullin |
Matheson v Northcote College Board of Governors 2 NZLR 106 is a cited case regarding claims in tort for nuisance.
Background
Matheson's house was next door to Northcote College, and due to its proximity, students from the college frequently left litter, cigarette butts, etc. on his property, as well as stealing fruit from his fruit trees. Matheson sued the college for nuisance.
References
- McLay, Geoff (2003). Butterworths Student Companion Torts (4th ed.). LexisNexis. ISBN 0-408-71686-X.