Alice is injured when she is struck by debris floating on her property,which was flooded by a breach of Big R Ranch'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 by
A)private parties engaged in negotiation.
B)the U.S.Congress.
C) a British court.
D)a U.S.court.

Question

Alice is injured when she is struck by debris floating on her property,which was flooded by a breach of Big R Ranch'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 by
A)private parties engaged in negotiation.
B)the U.S.Congress. 
C) a British court.
D)a U.S.court.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The doctrine of strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities was established by a British court in the case of Rylands v. Fletcher in 1868.

Alice Is Injured When She Is Struck by Debris Floating