Lyn is injured when she is struck by debris floating on her property flooded by a breach of Mining Company's reservoir. The rule that a person who engages in certain activities may be liable under the doctrine of strict liability for any harm that results was established in
A) Lyn v. Mining Co.
B) Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co.
C) Rylands v. Fletcher.
D) Congress.

Question

Lyn is injured when she is struck by debris floating on her property flooded by a breach of Mining Company's reservoir. The rule that a person who engages in certain activities may be liable under the doctrine of strict liability for any harm that results was established in
A) Lyn v. Mining Co.
B) Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. 
C) Rylands v. Fletcher.
D) Congress.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rule that a person who engages in certain activities may be liable under the doctrine of strict liability for any harm that results was established in the case of Rylands v. Fletcher. This case is famous for establishing the concept of strict liability for damages caused by hazardous activities, and it is often cited as the leading case in this area of the law. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Neither A, B, nor D are correct as they do not establish the doctrine of strict liability in the same manner as Rylands v. Fletcher.

Lyn Is Injured When She Is Struck by Debris Floating