Brad could no longer stand the smell emanating from his neighbor Clarence's compost heap that grew more odorous as the summer progressed. Brad brought an action against Clarence under _____.

A compost heap’s increasingly unpleasant odor can substantially interfere with Brad’s use and enjoyment of his property. That kind of interference is addressed by nuisance law, so the correct choice is nuisance. Negligence requires a failure to use reasonable care, while assault involves causing someone to fear imminent harmful or offensive contact.

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