Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:area |
tort law
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| gptkbp:case_analysis |
often studied in law schools
examines liability in tort law relevant to environmental law issues |
| gptkbp:case_number |
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:case_outcome |
shaped modern tort law principles
Fletcher's property damaged court ruled in favor of Fletcher encouraged regulation of hazardous activities 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 set a standard for liability |
| gptkbp:case_significance |
important in tort law history
|
| gptkbp:case_types |
tort case
|
| gptkbp:consequences |
influenced future tort cases
influenced environmental law |
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:House_of_Lords
|
| gptkbp:damage |
monetary compensation
|
| gptkbp:decided_by |
1868
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
doctrine of strict liability
liability for escape of dangerous things |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rylands v. Fletcher
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| gptkbp:involved_parties |
gptkb:Fletcher
Rylands |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
[1868] UKHL 1
|
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Lord_Hatherley
gptkb:Lord_Selborne gptkb:Lord_Cairns gptkb:Lord_Blackburn |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:legal_implication |
landowners' responsibilities
|
| gptkbp:legal_outcome |
liability for damages without fault
|
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
non-natural use of land
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
strict liability torts
|
| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
still cited in tort cases
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Fletcher awarded damages
|
| gptkbp:precedent |
established in English law
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| gptkbp:related_cases |
gptkb:Transco_plc_v._Stockport_Metropolitan_Borough_Council
Cambridge Water Co Ltd v. Eastern Counties Leather plc |
| gptkbp:significance |
established strict liability
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Miller_v._Jackson
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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