The defendants by digging a coalpit in the land intercepted the water which affected the plaintiffs well at a distance of about one mile. The plaintiff brought a suit for a damages against the defendants.
Which one of the following maxims is applicable in the aforesaid case?
A. Damnun sine injuria
B. Injuria sine damno
C. Res ips loquitur
D. Valenti non fit injdria
Answer: Option A
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