What is the impact of the Rylands v Fletcher principle on the meaning of the principle?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from John Campbell Law Corp. v. Owners, Strata Plan 1350, 2001 BCSC 1342 (CanLII):

It is clear, according to that analysis, that the Rylands v. Fletcher principle is not a fixed concept. Rather, it is an evolving rule that reflects the constant changes that occur in modern life.

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