Rylands v Fletcher (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What does 'strict liability' mean in Rylands v Fletcher?
What does 'strict liability' mean in Rylands v Fletcher?
Defendant liable without being negligent
How many elements must be satisfied for a Rylands v Fletcher claim to succeed?
How many elements must be satisfied for a Rylands v Fletcher claim to succeed?
Five - all must be satisfied
In Giles v Walker, why was there no liability for thistles damaging crops?
In Giles v Walker, why was there no liability for thistles damaging crops?
Thistles grew naturally on the land
Must the accumulated thing be inherently dangerous to qualify as 'likely to do mischief'?
Must the accumulated thing be inherently dangerous to qualify as 'likely to do mischief'?
No, just likely to cause harm if it escapes
Can claimants recover damages for personal injuries under Rylands v Fletcher?
Can claimants recover damages for personal injuries under Rylands v Fletcher?
No, only property damage recoverable
What does 'escape' mean according to British Celanese v AH Hunt Ltd?
What does 'escape' mean according to British Celanese v AH Hunt Ltd?
Moving from defendant's control to no control
What standard defines 'non-natural use' of land?
What standard defines 'non-natural use' of land?
Extraordinary and unusual
What must be reasonably foreseeable to avoid damage being too remote?
What must be reasonably foreseeable to avoid damage being too remote?
The type of damage that occurs
Is there liability under Rylands v Fletcher for pure economic loss?
Is there liability under Rylands v Fletcher for pure economic loss?
No liability for pure economic loss
Which is NOT a defence to Rylands v Fletcher?
Which is NOT a defence to Rylands v Fletcher?
Defendant's financial hardship