When a neighbor sees a new erection, in the nature of a nuisance, set up at his door, he has a right to represent it to the judge, who, on his part, has a right to order the work to be stayed, or, if established, to be removed.
Burke describes a neighbor's right to challenge nuisances affecting their property.
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