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    Question

    Which of the following cases laid down the rule of Strict-Liability?

    A Reylands Vs. Fletcher Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Winsmore Vs. Greenbank Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rookes Vs. Barnard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Donghue Vs. Stevensen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E M C Mehta Vs. Union of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The rule of strict liability was laid down in the year 1868 in case of Reylands Vs. Fletcher. According to this rule, in this case, it was laid down that any person keeping any hazardous substance on his premises would be held liable if that substance escapes from there and harms others.

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