Strict Liability

Question 1

Strict Liability - 2 types

Answer 1

1. Wild Animals
2. Abnormally Dangerous Activity

Question 2

Strict Liability - Wild Animals

Answer 2

• Domestic Animals: NOT strict liability
• if has dangerous propensities, considered a wild animal and owner liable for strict liability
• Wild Animals: always wild, can’t be domesticated
  *any injury that is type of injury that occurs when you encounter a wild animal
  **animal does NOT have to physically touch you

Question 3

Strict Liability - Abnormally Dangerous Activity

Answer 3

Blasting, explosives … dangerous, hazardous, etc.; chemicals

Question 4

Defense to either form of Strict Liability: Assumption of the Risk

Answer 4

know & appreciate (understand) the danger of the risk, and you do it anyway

knowledge alone is not enough

NEVER assume there was assumption of risk

NEVER PICK AN ANSWER THAT DISCUSSES A DEFENSE OR EXCEPTION TO THE RULE UNLESS YOU’RE SURE THAT IS WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT