LAW P2 CASES (RYLANDS V FLETCHER)

Question 1

What is the case for the first RvF requirement?

Answer 1

Carstairs v Taylor, the defendant brought water on the land to accumulate it

Question 2

What is the case for the second RvF requirement?

Answer 2

Shiffman v the grand priory of st john, the defendant may be liable for damages due to the injuries sustained

Question 3

What is the case for the third RvF requirement?

Answer 3

Read v Lyons, RvF requires an escape of hazardous material

Question 4

What is the case for the fourth RvF requirement?

Answer 4

Transco v Stockport MBC, the counciles use of land was a non natural use of land

Question 5

What is the case for the fifth RvF requirement?

Answer 5

Cambridge water v eastern counties leather, the defendant was not liable as the damage was too remote