Difference Between Strict and Absolute Liability

Difference Between Strict and Absolute Liability in Tort Law (With Cases)

By Tarun Bhardwaj

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The difference between strict and absolute liability comes down to one question: can the defendant escape by pointing to an exception? Under strict liability, from Rylands v. Fletcher (1868), the answer is yes. Several defences are available. Under…