Idaho § 52-204 - Action by private person

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 52-204 — Action by private person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 52-204. Action by private person

A private person may maintain an action:

1. For a moral nuisance, if he be a resident citizen of the county, whether the nuisance complained of is specially injurious to him or not.

2. For any other public nuisance, if it is specially injurious to himself.

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 52-204

What does Idaho Statutes § 52-204 cover?

Section 52-204 ("Action by private person") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Idaho § 52-204?

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Is this the official text of Idaho law?

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