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.

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The rule mentioned in the question is known as the Rylands v. Fletcher rule. This case established that a person who brings onto their land something that is likely to do mischief if it escapes is strictly liable for any harm it causes. Therefore, choice C, Rylands v. Fletcher, is the best answer. Choice A is incorrect because it only provides the names of the parties involved in the hypothetical situation, and choice B is about the foreseeability of harm, which is not applicable to strict liability. Choice D is incorrect because Congress does not establish common law rules, such as strict liability, which are created by courts.

Lyn Is Injured When She Is Struck by Debris Floating