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This document summarizes the landmark UK case Rylands v Fletcher from 1868. It established that a landowner is strictly liable for damages caused when something brought onto their land escapes and causes harm, even without negligence. Specifically, it discusses the background of the case where a reservoir burst and flooded a neighboring mine. It then examines the various court decisions that ultimately established the "Rule in Rylands v Fletcher" imposing strict liability on landowners for non-natural uses

Author

Mohd Faisal

Language

EN