strict liability Flashcards
1
Q
strict liability cases
A
1) abnormally dangerous conditions
2) animal conduct
3) products liability
2
Q
requirements for abnormally dangerous condition/activity
A
1) severe risk of harm
2) cannot be made safe
3) uncommon in the community
3
Q
property damage from trespassing animals
A
animal owners strictly liable for reasonably foreseeable damage resulting from their animal’s trespass on another’s property
4
Q
wild animal injuries
A
owners are strictly liable for unprovoked injuries caused by their wild animals, even if kept as pets
5
Q
domestic animal injuries
A
no strict liability unless owners know of their animal’s unusually dangerous propensities
