Glossary · Torts
Strict Liability
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- Type
- Glossary
- Jurisdiction
- National
- Date
- 2026-07-28
- Topic
- Torts
Liability imposed without proof of fault or intent, based on the nature of the activity or product rather than the defendant's care. It applies to abnormally dangerous activities like blasting, to keeping wild animals, and most importantly to defective products that injure users. The plaintiff still must prove the defect or activity caused the harm.
Definition
Liability imposed without proof of fault or intent, based on the nature of the activity or product rather than the defendant's care. It applies to abnormally dangerous activities like blasting, to keeping wild animals, and most importantly to defective products that injure users. The plaintiff still must prove the defect or activity caused the harm.
Strict Liability. Liability imposed without proof of fault or intent, based on the nature of the activity or product rather than the defendant's care. It applies to abnormally dangerous activities like blasting, to keeping wild animals, and most importantly to defective products that injure users. The plaintiff still must prove the defect or activity caused the harm. Example: The battery maker faced strict liability when a manufacturing defect caused the pack to ignite, regardless of its quality-control efforts.