Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:area |
tort law
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| gptkbp:case_types |
tort case
Fletcher owned the coal mine Fletcher sued Rylands for damages Rylands constructed a reservoir caused flooding in mine involved a reservoir and coal mine water escaped from reservoir |
| gptkbp:consequences |
influenced future tort cases
influenced environmental law |
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:damage |
monetary compensation
|
| gptkbp:decided_by |
1868
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| gptkbp:doctrine |
doctrine of strict liability
liability for escape of dangerous things |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:hospital
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
still cited in tort cases
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rylands v. Fletcher
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
[1868] UKHL 1
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Fletcher
Rylands |
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Lord_Hatherley
gptkb:Lord_Selborne gptkb:Lord_Cairns gptkb:Lord_Blackburn |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
landowners' responsibilities
non-natural use of land |
| gptkbp:legislation |
strict liability torts
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Transco_plc_v._Stockport_Metropolitan_Borough_Council
Cambridge Water Co Ltd v. Eastern Counties Leather plc |
| gptkbp:outcome |
often studied in law schools
shaped modern tort law principles important in tort law history Fletcher awarded damages Fletcher's property damaged court ruled in favor of Fletcher encouraged regulation of hazardous activities examines liability in tort law highlighted the importance of safety measures influenced insurance practices in liability cases influenced public policy on land use led to discussions on risk management led to the development of liability insurance liability for damages without fault relevant to environmental law issues set a standard for liability |
| gptkbp:precedent |
established in English law
|
| gptkbp:significance |
established strict liability
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Miller_v._Jackson
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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