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Tenant v Goldwin

(1704) 2 Ld Raym 1089; 92 ER 222; (1704) 1 Salk 21, 360; 6 Mod 311
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtCourt of King's Bench (England)
Year1704
StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

An occupier who keeps on his land something that will naturally do damage if it escapes is bound to keep it in at his peril and is liable for damage caused by its escape to a neighbour.

Area of Law

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