Question

Alice is injured when she is struck by debris floating on her property, which wasflooded by a breach of Big R Ranch’s reservoir. The rule that a person whoengages in certain activities may be liable under the doctrine of strict liability forany harm that results was established by

A. private parties engaged in negotiation.
B. the U.S. Congress.
C. a British court.
D. a U.S. court.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A British court

Explanation:

In 1868, the House of Lords made a decision on the Rylands v Fletcher case based on strict liability which imposes liability without having to prove guilt. This doctrine hadn't been considered before and this caused a change in the law and from that point people can be responsible for the results of their activities even if there is no fault or intention to do harm.