strict liability

Question 1

3 categories

Answer 1

abnormally dangerous
wild animals
defective products

Question 2

wild animals

Answer 2

strictly liability for injuries to licensees / invitees

not strictly liable for trespassers (exceptions for vicious watchdog)

Question 3

domestic animals

Answer 3

known to be dangerous > strict liability

Question 4

trespassing animals

Answer 4

strictly liable for foreseeable harm

exception for household pet, unless owner knows / has reason to know that pet is intruding on another’s property in harmful way

animals on public roads > negligence

Question 5

defective product

Answer 5

defect
at time product left defendant’s control
injury from defect foreseeable

Question 6

design defect

Answer 6

consumer expectation test

risk utility test

Question 7

strict liability damages

Answer 7

personal injury / property damage

generally not purely economic loss; may be brought under breach of warranty theory