Civil Code section 3493

A private person may maintain an action for a public nuisance, if it is specially injurious to himself, but not otherwise.

Source: Section 3493, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3493. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 3493’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_3493

Original Source: Section 3493, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3493. (last accessed May 12, 2025).