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Which of the following is/are exception(s) to the rule of strict liability recognized by Rylands vs…

The recognised exceptions to strict liability in Rylands v. Fletcher include an act of God and statutory authority (others being the plaintiff's own default and the…

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Which of the following is/are exception(s) to the rule of strict liability recognized by Rylands vs Fletcher ?

(i) Defendant's default
(ii) Act of God
(iii) Consent of the third party
(iv) Statutory authority

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Correct answer A

The recognised exceptions to strict liability in Rylands v. Fletcher include an act of God and statutory authority (others being the plaintiff's own default and the plaintiff's consent); the defendant's default and the consent of a third party are not exceptions, so "(ii) and (iv) are correct".

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