There are.no natural rights as to light and air even in England. Easements other than these created express agreement in respect of ight and air are created only by Jpresumed grant or by the doctrine Jof prescription. Chinese law does riot' take any cognizance of such leasements, and the Chinese mode of living in congested areas in towns and villages with narrow streets Jand alley-ways and with projecting roofs, is definite proof of the fact that no rights of light and air are recognized or desired by the Chin-exe, There is therefore nothing to prevent a land-owner in the absence fof any express agreement to the contrary, from building as he pleases upon his own land ever should he thereby deprive neighbours of light and air previously enjoyed.
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