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Which of the following are good defenses to the rule of strict liability in 'Law of Tort'? 1. Act of God 2. Statutory Obligation 3. Consent 4. Interference of third party

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Which of the following are good defenses to the rule of strict liability in 'Law of Tort'?
1. Act of God
2. Statutory Obligation
3. Consent
4. Interference of third party
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 1, 2, 3 and 4
Recognised exceptions to strict liability under Rylands v Fletcher include act of God, statutory authority, consent of the plaintiff, and act of a third party (plus plaintiff's default). All four are good defences.

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