Chicago Forge & Bolt Co. v. Sanche

These cases are similar in their features, and involve the same principle, so that it will save labor to discuss them together. The appellants have a large plant, operate powerful machinery, make a great deal of noise, emit a great deal of smoke, jar the neighborhood and sprinkle it with condensed steam; at least the appellees say they do.

The appellees are owners of dwelling houses near the works, and allege disturbance in the enjoyment and diminution in the selling value of their respective premises. In this State there has been a departure from the ancient law as to nuisances, by which…