Defences to Rylands v Fletcher (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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How many main defences exist to Rylands v Fletcher liability?
How many main defences exist to Rylands v Fletcher liability?
Four
For 'act of a stranger' defence to succeed, what must be shown about the stranger's actions?
For 'act of a stranger' defence to succeed, what must be shown about the stranger's actions?
They couldn't be reasonably foreseen
In Perry v Kendricks (1956), why was the defendant not liable when boys ignited the petrol tank?
In Perry v Kendricks (1956), why was the defendant not liable when boys ignited the petrol tank?
Act was by stranger with no control
Why did the 'act of a stranger' defence fail in Ribee v Norrie (2000)?
Why did the 'act of a stranger' defence fail in Ribee v Norrie (2000)?
Defendant could have prohibited smoking
What defines an 'Act of God' defence?
What defines an 'Act of God' defence?
Extraordinary natural event beyond control
What happens if an occupier becomes aware of a problem caused by an Act of God?
What happens if an occupier becomes aware of a problem caused by an Act of God?
Must remedy within reasonable time
In Green v Chelsea Waterworks (1894), why was the defendant not liable for the burst main?
In Green v Chelsea Waterworks (1894), why was the defendant not liable for the burst main?
They had statutory authority
What is the key limit on the statutory authority defence?
What is the key limit on the statutory authority defence?
Must not exceed what statute allows
Why was the theatre not liable in Peters v Prince of Wales Theatre (1943)?
Why was the theatre not liable in Peters v Prince of Wales Theatre (1943)?
Claimant benefited from sprinklers
Which defences have the same meaning in both Rylands v Fletcher and private nuisance?
Which defences have the same meaning in both Rylands v Fletcher and private nuisance?
Act of God and statutory authority