What is the test for the doctrine of strict liability for non-natural use of land?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Kay v. Caverson, 2011 ONSC 4528 (CanLII):

It has long been established by the doctrine in the case of Rylands v. Fletcher, [1868], UKHL 1, that strict liability may arise as a result of the non-natural use of land.

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