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Brief Fact Summary.

Plaintiff was attempting to use a public road. However, Defendant had blocked this road, and nobody was able to use it.

Synopsis of Rule of Law.

One cannot bring an action against another for damages if the harms are against the public as a whole.

Facts.

Plaintiff was attempting to use a public road. However, Defendant had blocked this road, and nobody was able to use it. Plaintiff sued Defendant, claiming that his actions caused Plaintiff damages because Plaintiff was unable to use the road.

Issue.

Can one bring an action for damages against another if the other person’s harms are against the public as a whole?