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Which principle did the House of Lords establish in Rylands v. Fletcher in 1868?

Rylands v. Fletcher established strict liability for a qualifying escape from a non-natural use of land. The rule can impose liability without proof of negligence and is…

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Which principle did the House of Lords establish in Rylands v. Fletcher in 1868?

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Rylands v. Fletcher established strict liability for a qualifying escape from a non-natural use of land. The rule can impose liability without proof of negligence and is subject to exceptions.

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Option A

The case did not concern injury to reputation.

Option B

The case did not concern concerted wrongdoing.

Option C

The case established the rule of strict liability for qualifying escapes arising from a non-natural use of land.

Option D

Strict liability for a qualifying escape is the specific rule for which the case is known.

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