Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher
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the rule in Rylands v. Fletcher · Rylands v. Fletcher
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The Law of Torts
The strict-liability doctrine for the escape of things brought onto land which are likely to do mischief if they escape.
The rule was expressly stated to be an application of the wider principle of Rylands v.
Fletcher is disapproved as being in conflict with the current of American authority.
Fletcher took the view that ultimately prevailed, was also a party to this decision.
The Genius of the Common Law
English strict-liability doctrine named directly in a footnote about justification and excuse.
The rule in Rylands v.