Rylands v Fletcher

Question 1

Shiffman v The Grand Priory of St John 1936
(Rylands v Fletcher)

Answer 1

D’s flag pile fell and hit C.

Was an escape so D liable

Question 2

Miles v Forest Rock Granite 1918
(Rylands v Fletcher)

Answer 2

D blasting rocks using explosives. Rocks flew and hit and injured C

Explosives were accumulated and rocks escaped. D liable