12 – Strict Liability

Source: Unlocking Torts

Here is the summary of this chapter:

1) Introduction - See the distinction between wild (dangerous) animals and tame (non dangerous) animals for the purpose of liability

2) Statutory liability -(a) S 6 of Animals Act 1971 – Identifies a person who is liable and also defines dangerous and non dangerous animals, (b) S 2 of the Animals Act – Deals with the liability for dangerous animals (based on strict liability) and non dangerous animals (based on likelihood) – See a number of case laws surrounding this area including Mirvahedy and Dhesi, (c) Defences

3) Common law liability – Trespass to land, goods and persons, defamation, negligence and nuisance