2007-01-09 10:55:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A good place to start might be the rule in
Rylands v Fletcher (1868) LR 3 HL 330.
Although this is now limited in its scope it is a good starting point for this question.
Per Blackburn. J
"The person who, for purposes of his own, brings on his land, and collects and keeps there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes, must keep it at his peril, and, if he does not do so, he is prima facie answerable for all the damage which is the natural consequence of its escape."
There are a number of other more recent cases for this tort but most text books on tort state the applications of this case.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
2007-01-09 22:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all cases of severe pollution - things like chemicals in rivers, etc.
2007-01-09 19:58:53 · answer #2 · answered by Queen of the Night 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(You're 35 minutes in Bec, I'd take that as a 'NO'!!!!)
2007-01-09 11:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by LOFTY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋