The private right to sue for private nuisance was reinforced with the Supreme Court of Canada decision in St.Lawrence Cement Inc.v.Barrette in Quebec.Which of the following is incorrect related to this case?
A)The court gave a broader definition to neighbour,giving all of the people affected the right of action.
B)The common law doctrine of nuisance would have led to a different decision.
C)This action went forward as a class action,allowing the burden of bringing action to be spread much more widely.
D)As a result of this case,private nuisance is a much more effective tool.
E)St.Lawrence Cement Inc.was found liable.

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The correct statement should be that the common law doctrine of nuisance was not the only basis for the decision, as the court also relied on civil law concepts. Therefore, statement B is incorrect.

The Private Right to Sue for Private Nuisance Was Reinforced