Strict Liability (Sister)

Strict Liability

Is liability without fault. It is imposed against a defendant even though the defendant has done nothing intentionally wrong and has not acted unreasonably under the circumstances. Such liability is imposed, traditionally, for the keeping of dangerous animals, and the carrying on of abnormally dangerous activities.

Rylands v. Fletcher

Under the landmark English case of Rylands v. Fletcher, one who brings something onto his land which is non-natural and likely to cause injury if it escapes, is strictly liable for all damages resulting from an escape.

AA

Animals and Abnormally Dangerous Activities

AA

Animals and Abnormally Dangerous Activities