Strict Liability Flashcards

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Strict Liability definition

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no matter how careful you were, you will still be held strictly liable

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Abnormally Dangerous Activities

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Same as MBE except for dog bites
Separate act which does NOT cut off liability = foreseeable
Presumption: everything they mentioned is foreseeable, unless the question tells you otherwise

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Dog Bites

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The owner of an animal is strictly liable for any injury caused by the animal, regardless of not knowing about the dog’s dangerous propensities.

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Exception to Strict Liability for Dog Bites

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  1. If you provoke the dog
  2. A “bad dog” sign is up
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