During the scarcity of potatoes, long queues were made outside the defendant's shop who having a licence to sell fruits and vegetables used to sell only 1 kg of potatoes per ration card. The queues extended on to the highway and also caused some obstruction to the neighbouring shops. The neighbouring shopkeepers brought an action for nuisance against the defendant.
Which one of the following decisions will be correct in this suit?

A. The defendant is liable for nuisance

B. The defendant is not liable for nuisance

C. The plaintiffs suit should be decreed in their favour

D. The defendant is liable to pay damages to the plaintiffs

Answer: Option B