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    Question

    If a person makes non-natural use of his land by

    collecting there something which is likely to do mischief by escape, he will be liable if the thing so collected escapes and causes damage, which rule is discussed here?
    A Rule of Remoteness of damages Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rule of Strict liability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Vicarious liability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Novus actus interveniens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Absolute liability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    This principle has been discussed in developed in the case of Reylands Vs. Fletcher 1868. In Strict Liability, the point of contention is the ā€˜non-naturalā€™ use of oneā€™s land in using or handling an object/thing whereas in Absolute liability it can also be natural use of land.

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