D is liable for injuring a P whether or not the D exercised due care
Must the P show any fault on the part of the D to recover under SL?
no
What are the categories for SL?
(1) possession of animals
(2) abnormally dangerous activities
What is the wild animal rule?
keeper of hte animal is SL no matter how unforeseeable it is that heh harm would occur
What constitutes a wild animal for purposes of the wild animal rule?
generally those having known dangerous propensities and aren't customarily devoted to the service of humankind at the time and in the place where it is kept
For what kind of injury is the P entitled to recovery under the wild animal rule?
the type of injury that is in the nature of the wild animal
When does a domestic pet have known dangerous propensities under the domestic pet rule?
when a reasonable owner would realize that the animal presented a danger of death or injury
When is an activity abnormally dangerous?
if it presents an inevitable and high risk of harm AND isn't a normal activity
What are some examples of abnormally dangerous activities?
(1) blasting or dynamite
(2) crop dusting
(3) transporting toxic waste
(4) fumigating
When can a P recover under an abnormally dangerous activity theory?
when D was involved in the activity and that activity caused the P's injury
What is the proximate cause issue surrounding abnormally dangerous activities?
P has to be injured by a risk that makes the activity inherently dangerous - other injuries don't qualify and fault won't be proven
Must the harm risked be the harm suffered to recover from an abnormally dangerous activity?
yes
Is contributory negligence a defense under the MBE for SL offenses?
no
When is contributory negligence a defense under the MBE to SL offenses?
AoR - where the P knew of the danger that justified the imposition of SL and his contrib caused exactly that danger to be manifested, such contrib will bar the P's recovery if the jurisdiction applies traditional contrib.