R v F

Question 1

Which case says claimant must have property interest?

Answer 1

Transco PLC v Stockport

Question 2

Which case says substance must be accumulated for own purpose?

Answer 2

Dunne v North West Gas Board

Question 3

What gas says gas is likely to cause mischief?

Answer 3

Batchellor v Tunbridge Wells Gas Co

Question 4

Which case says that there must be an escape?

Answer 4

Read v Lyons

Question 5

Which case says it must be an unnatural use?

Answer 5

Rickards v Lothian

Question 6

Which case says no liability for Death or PI?

Answer 6

Corby Group Litigation v Corby BC

Question 7

What is the law reform for this area?

Answer 7

Law Commission 1970 - R v F is complex, uncertain and inconsistent’’

Question 8

Which statutes have been passed to discourage use of R v F

Answer 8

The Reservoirs Act 1975

Nuclear Installations Act 1965

Question 9

Which committee called for abolition of R v F?

Answer 9

The Pearson Committee in 1978 - favoured a statutory scheme