Rylands v Fletcher
6 important questions on Rylands v Fletcher
What are the case facts of Rylands v fletcher
-Contractors didn't seal it properly and water escaped and damaged C's property
What was the 4 part test established by the House of Lords
-Non-natural use of land
-Thing likely to cause mischief on land if it escaped (dangerous)
-Thing did escape and caused reasonably foreseeable damage
What is the full definition of accumulation
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What are the rules on natural/artificial accumulation
-Giles v Walker/ Thistles that caused damage were naturally accumulating
-Ellison v MOD/ no damage as rainwater naturally accumulated on land.
What is the legal definition of non natural use
What remedies are available
-May also be able to sue for personal damages (Hale v Jenning bros)
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