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When is an owner liable for harm caused by their domestic animals?
A domestic animal's owner is strictly liable for any harm caused, so long as the owner knows or has...
When is an owner liable for their trespassing animals?
An animal's owner is strictly liable for all reasonably foreseeable damage done by their trespass. T...
What are valid defenses to strict liability?
Two valid defenses to strict liability are: (1) assumption of risk, and (2) comparative negligence....
When assessing strict liability, when is an activity abnormally dangerous?
An activity is abnormally dangerous when: (1) it creates a foreseeable risk of serious harm, even wh...
When is an owner liable for harm caused by their livestock and wild animals?
An owner of wild animals or livestock is strictly liable for any harm caused to a plaintiff that is...
What elements are required for a strict liability case?
To successfully bring a case for strict liability, the plaintiff must show: (1) the nature of the de...
