We think that the true rule of law is that the person who, for his own purposes, brings on his land and collects and keeps there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes, must keep it in at his peril; and if he does not do so, is prima facie answerable... Name-Powers - Page 209by John Mews - 1898Full view - About this book
| Susan Wolf, Neil Stanley - Law - 2003 - 571 pages
...example, to prevent the recurrence of tipping. 11.13 THE RULE IN RYLANDS v FLETCHER 11.13.1 Definition it in at his peril, and, if he does not do so, is prima facie answerable for all the damage which is the natural consequence of its escape'. The case... | |
| Nils Jansen - Civil law - 2004 - 128 pages
...of Exchequer Chamber [1861-1873] All ER 1, 7 (1866): „the person who for his own purposes brings on his land, and collects and keeps there anything...keep it in at his peril, and, if he does not do so, he is prima facie answerable for all the damage which is the natural consequencc of its escape" (Blackburn... | |
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