Exam 9: Strict Liability

Contributory negligence is a defense to the tort of strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities or conditions.

If the plaintiff is not able to establish the elements of strict liability for abnormally dangerous conditions or activities, what other theories of liability should he or she explore to cover the damage defendant caused to the plaintiff's land?

Neighbors are injured when Ted explodes a stick of dynamite in his back yard in a residential neighborhood.

Give three names for responsibility regardless of fault.

The owner of a wild animal must have actual knowledge of its dangerous propensity to be liable for the harm caused by that propensity.

Every dog is entitled to one free bite.

Strict liability in tort covers liability for harm caused by products.

Liability for harm caused by wild animals requires a showing of negligence or the intent to harm.

When is a condition or activity abnormally dangerous for purposes of imposing strict liability?

What did the Rylands case hold?

Assumption of the risk is a defense to the tort of strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities or conditions.

What is a major distinction between strict liability torts and intentional torts?