Public Nuisance

Capture immediate attention with a clear, authoritative guide to one of tort law’s most consequential doctrines. Public Nuisance by Linda S. Mullenix delivers a concise, compelling exploration of public nuisance—its history, legal contours, and real-world impact across American jurisdictions.

This engaging volume walks readers through doctrine and practice: the definition of public nuisance, distinctions from private nuisance, key elements required for liability, available remedies, common defenses, and the interplay between state statutes and federal remedies. Case analyses and statutory comparisons illuminate how U.S. courts address everything from environmental harms and municipal regulation to mass tort and consumer protection claims, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing rigor.

Ideal for law students, practicing attorneys, policy makers, municipal officials, and environmental advocates, Public Nuisance equips readers with practical frameworks for litigation, regulatory strategy, and legislative drafting. The book balances doctrinal depth with policy perspective, highlighting how public nuisance doctrine adapts to contemporary challenges—industrial pollution, public-health threats, and large-scale harms affecting communities.

Clear, well-organized, and written in a professional yet approachable voice, this title is a must-have reference for anyone working with nuisance issues in the United States. Whether preparing for courtroom argument, classroom discussion, or municipal policy debate, you’ll find concise guidance and persuasive reasoning grounded in precedent and policy analysis.

Secure your copy of Public Nuisance by Linda S. Mullenix today and deepen your understanding of public nuisance law—an essential resource for navigating liability, remedies, and reform across American courts and communities.

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