The rule in Rylands v Fletcher is most closely associated with liability for:
Correct answer: A. Escape of a dangerous thing kept on land
- A. Escape of a dangerous thing kept on land
- B. Intentional defamation
- C. Breach of a promise to marry
- D. Failure to pay a contractual debt
Explanation
The rule imposes a form of strict liability where a person brings and keeps a dangerous thing on land for a non-natural use and it escapes causing damage. It is distinct from negligence, which generally requires proof of a failure to use reasonable care.
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