Camp v. Warrington

Undercofler, Justice.

1. A lawful business may, by reason of its location in a residential area, cause hurt, inconvenience and damage to those residing in the vicinity and become a nuisance per accidens by reason of circumstances and surroundings. Code § 72-101.

2. Such nuisance may be abated in equity if the hurt or damage is irreparable or continuing. Code §72-204. While mere apprehension of injury and damage is insufficient, where it is made to appear with reasonable certainty that irreparable harm and damage will occur from the operation of an otherwise lawful business amounting to a…