Principle: No action lies for mere damages or loss, however substantial, caused by an act which does not infringe some legal right of the plaintiff.
Facts: In order to ward-off the flow of water into his land from a stream, 'A' dug a trench and put up a bund on his land. As a result, the rainwater now flowed to 'B's land and caused damages. 'B' claimed damages from 'A'.

A. B' can sue for damages as he suffered loss

B. 'B' cannot sue for damages

C. B' cannot sue for damages as his legal rights were not violated

D. B' can sue for damages as his legal rights were violated and he also suffered loss

Answer: Option C