For Several Weeks Bates Used His Noisy Power Lawn Mower

For several weeks Bates used his noisy power lawn mower every Sunday morning at sunrise. Several neighbors asked him to mow his lawn at another time; Bates refused. The best legal course of action for the neighbors to take to stop this nuisance would be to

A) sue Bates for money damages.
B) swear out a warrant for Bates' arrest.
C) seek a court injunction against the continuation of the act.
D) present a signed petition to the mayor of the city.