[DOWNLOAD] "Greater Westchester Homeowners Association V. City Of Los Angeles" by Supreme Court Of California ~ eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Greater Westchester Homeowners Association V. City Of Los Angeles
- Author : Supreme Court Of California
- Release Date : January 14, 1979
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 89 KB
Description
Is a municipality which owns and operates an airport liable on a nuisance theory for personal injuries sustained by nearby residents and caused by noise from aircraft using the facility? We will conclude that it is. The resolution of this issue requires a careful weighing of two conflicting interests and policies. On the one hand, by ancient law, the owners and occupants of land are entitled to the peaceful use, possession, and enjoyment of their property. On the other, the general public has a strong interest in the transportation and related services furnished by commercial aviation. These two interests, the private and the public, are solidly founded in the common law and deeply rooted in established constitutional doctrine. When locked in confrontation, which interest prevails and under what circumstances?