If in the case of any statutory nuisance the local authority are of opinion that summary proceedings would afford an inadequate remedy, they may in their own name take proceedings in the High Court for the purpose of securing the abatement or prohibition of that nuisance, and such proceedings shall be maintainable notwithstanding that the authority have suffered no damage from the nuisance.
Section 100: Local authority may take proceedings in High Court for abatement of statutory nuisance.
Public Health Act 1936 · 1936 c. 49View on legislation.gov.uk
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Part III: Nuisances and offensive trades.
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