Question

The rule of Strict Liability is based on the decision in :-

• A. Donoghue Vs Stevenson
• B. Homes Vs Ashford
• C. Rylands Vs Fletcher
• D. None of the above

Hint:

Remember the landmark tort cases:
Rylands v. Fletcher: Strict Liability (for escape of dangerous things).
Donoghue v. Stevenson: Negligence (the 'neighbour' principle).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The rule of Strict Liability in the law of torts was laid down in the famous English case of Rylands v. Fletcher (1868). The rule states that a person who, for their own purposes, brings on their land and collects and keeps there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes, must keep it in at their peril, and, if they do not do so, is prima facie answerable for all the damage which is the natural consequence of its escape. This creates liability even without proof of negligence. Donoghue v Stevenson is the landmark case for the general duty of care in negligence.