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United Kingdom Rylands v Fletchernon natural useescape from land

Transco plc v Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

[2003] UKHL 61
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year2003
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Rylands v Fletcher; escape from land; piped water supply; non-natural use; ordinary use of land

Area of Law

tort

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