strict liability

Question 1

strict liability cases

Answer 1

1) abnormally dangerous conditions
2) animal conduct
3) products liability

Question 2

requirements for abnormally dangerous condition/activity

Answer 2

1) severe risk of harm
2) cannot be made safe
3) uncommon in the community

Question 3

property damage from trespassing animals

Answer 3

animal owners strictly liable for reasonably foreseeable damage resulting from their animal’s trespass on another’s property

Question 4

wild animal injuries

Answer 4

owners are strictly liable for unprovoked injuries caused by their wild animals, even if kept as pets

Question 5

domestic animal injuries

Answer 5

no strict liability unless owners know of their animal’s unusually dangerous propensities