Strict Liability
/ˈstrɪkt laɪəˌbɪlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Liability imposed without fault or need to prove negligence or intent.
The manufacturer was held strictly liable for the defective product causing injury.
- (n.) A legal doctrine that assigns responsibility regardless of fault in certain activities or situations.
Strict liability often applies in cases involving abnormally dangerous activities.
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Strict liability doctrines are typically applied in tort law to simplify proof of responsibility, emphasizing policy over fault; drafters should clearly specify situations where strict liability applies to avoid ambiguity.
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