Cases - Strict Liability

Question 1

Strict Liability

Rylands

Answer 1

• Reservoir leak, Coal Mining, Suit for Trespass
• If person lawfully brings something on their land that if its escape will cause harm, it is strictly liable for natural consequence of escape

Question 2

Strict Liability

Indiana

Answer 2

• Railroad Shipper of Hazardous Chemicals
• Shipping hazardous chemicals by rail through metropolitan areas is not an abnormally dangerous activity
• Strict liability is proper against a party engaged in an abnormally dangerous activity