National Energy Corp. v. O'QUINN

This appeal involves the law of private nuisances. When a business enterprise, even though lawful, becomes obnoxious to occupants of neighboring dwellings and renders enjoyment of the structures uncomfortable by virtue of, for example, smoke, cinders, dust, noise, offensive odors, or noxious gases, the operation of such business is a nuisance. Barnes v. Quarries, Inc., 204 Va. 414, 417, 132 S.E.2d 395, 397 (1963). The term “nuisance” includes “everything that endangers life or health, or obstructs the reasonable and comfortable use of property.” Id. Accord Newport News v. Hertzler, 216 Va.…