Strict Liability

Question 1

Strict Liability exists when a defendant is in legal jeopardy by virtue of…?

Answer 1

…a wrongful act without any accompanying intent or mental state.

Question 2

Strict Liability does NOT have to prove what?

Answer 2

Negligence

Question 3

What types of activities usually fall under Strict Liability?

Answer 3

Ultra-hazardous activities or activities regarding animals.

Question 4

Common law doctrines impose strict liability for injuries inflicted by what kind of animals?

Answer 4

Wild.

Question 5

A domestic animal’s owner can be subject to strict liability (rather than negligence based cause of action) IF…

Answer 5

if the owner knew that the particular animal was vicious. Animals also damage property and common law allows for strict liability if trespassing animals damaged property.

Question 6

A defendant who carries on an abnormally dangerous activity is subject to strict liability for…

Answer 6

…physical harm resulting from the activity

Question 7

An activity is abnormally dangerous if the activity creates …

Answer 7

…creates a foreseeable and highly significant risk of physical harm even when all actors exercise reasonable care and the activity is not a matter of common usage.