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State the rule in Rylands -vs- Fletcher and explain the exceptions to that rule.

      

State the rule in Rylands -vs- Fletcher and explain the exceptions to that rule.

  

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Maurice
The rule in Rylands V. Fletcher is the rule of strict liability or liability without fault.
This rule is to the effect that a person who for his own purpose brings to his land and keeps
there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes must do so at his peril and is prima facie
answerable for all the damage which is a natural consequence if its escape.

This rule was formulated in Rylands V. Fletcher where an employer was held liable for the
negligence of his independent contractor.

The principal exceptions to this rule
include:
(i) Contributory negligence.

(ii) Act of stranger or third party.

(iii) Plaintiffs consent or benefit.

(iv) Act of God.

(v) Statutory authority.

(vi) Things naturally on the land.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on April 30, 2018 at 05:59


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