Jewett v. Deerhorn Enterprises, Inc.

RICHARDSON, J„ Pro Tempore.

This is a suit in equity brought by 19 plaintiffs to enjoin the operation of a pig farm on defendant’s property. Plaintiffs claim the noxious odors, noise and flies emanating from the piggery interfere with the use and enjoyment of their premises. The decree permanently enjoined defendant from operating a pig farm on its property.

Defendant challenges the decree on three grounds. First, that the alleged nuisance, if proven, is not sufficient to justify an injunction. Second, that the plaintiffs did not establish by clear and convincing evidence that a nuisance…