Rylands v Fletcher Law Case
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Rylands v Fletcher Law Case

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Defendant brought something to the ______: Man made/accumulated

land

Defendant made a "non-natural" use of their ______

land

The thing was something likely to do mischief if it ______

escaped

It did escape and caused physical ______

<p>damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 2 defences are acts of God and acts of a ______

<p>stranger</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of land use did the defendant make according to the Rylands v Fletcher case?

<p>non-natural use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can act as a defense in Rylands v Fletcher if the defendant had no control over someone's actions?

<p>acts of a stranger</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is not a remedy in Rylands v Fletcher?

<p>specific performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important in Rylands v Fletcher that something is likely to do mischief if it escapes?

<p>It emphasizes foreseeability of harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these actions by the defendant does Rylands v Fletcher emphasize?

<p>Bringing something unusual onto the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rylands v Fletcher

  • In this case, there are two parties involved in the action.
  • The defendant is responsible for bringing something to the land, which is either man-made or accumulated.
  • The defendant's use of their land is considered "non-natural", meaning it is not a typical or expected use.
  • The thing brought to the land is likely to cause harm or mischief if it escapes.
  • The thing does escape and causes physical damage to the surrounding area.
  • There are two potential defences to this action: "acts of God" (unforeseen natural events) and "acts of a stranger" (actions of a third party).
  • There are three possible remedies available: injunctions (stopping the harmful activity), damages (monetary compensation), and abatements (removing the harmful thing).

Rylands v Fletcher

  • In this case, there are two parties involved in the action.
  • The defendant is responsible for bringing something to the land, which is either man-made or accumulated.
  • The defendant's use of their land is considered "non-natural", meaning it is not a typical or expected use.
  • The thing brought to the land is likely to cause harm or mischief if it escapes.
  • The thing does escape and causes physical damage to the surrounding area.
  • There are two potential defences to this action: "acts of God" (unforeseen natural events) and "acts of a stranger" (actions of a third party).
  • There are three possible remedies available: injunctions (stopping the harmful activity), damages (monetary compensation), and abatements (removing the harmful thing).

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This quiz is about the Rylands v Fletcher law case, which involves a defendant's non-natural use of land leading to harm or mischief. Test your understanding of this important legal precedent.

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