Bill and Joe are neighbours.Joe has a swimming pool in his backyard.Every weekend Joe plays softball with a group of co-workers.He brings the entire team back to his house and they swim in his pool.Joe also plays loud music in the backyard until early morning hours.Bill has asked him to stop but he refuses.Joe's actions constitute
A)the tort of assault.
B)the tort of private nuisance.
C)the tort of trespass.
D)the tort of negligence.
E)the tort of defamation.

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Joe's actions can be considered a private nuisance as they substantially and unreasonably interfere with Bill's use and enjoyment of his own property. The loud music and the group of people using the pool every weekend can be considered unreasonable interference.

Bill and Joe Are Neighbours