Ryland v fletcher

• What is the main principle established in Ryland v Fletcher?

  Escape of non-naturally stored material causes damage
• What caused the damage in the Ryland v Fletcher case?

  Water from D's reservoir spread through mines
• What is the first requirement for action in Ryland v Fletcher?

  Accumulation on D's lands
• What must the defendant do regarding hazardous materials in Ryland v Fletcher?

  Bring hazardous things onto their land
• What does "likely to cause mischief if it escapes" mean in Ryland v Fletcher?

  It must be capable of causing damage upon escape
• What does "escapes" refer to in the context of Ryland v Fletcher?

  There must be an escape from D's land
• What is meant by "non-natural use of land" in Ryland v Fletcher?

  The use must be extraordinary and unusual
• What does "the damage must not be too remote" imply in Ryland v Fletcher?

  Damage must be directly linked to the escape
• What was the outcome of Giles v Walker?

  • Thistles blew from D's land to C's crops
  • Thistles accumulated naturally
  • No liability for naturally accumulated things
• What was the outcome of Weller v Toot and Mouth Institute?

  • A virus escaped affecting cattle
  • Cattle became unsaleable
  • No liability for pure economic loss