TORTS OUTLINE[4] 
TORTS OUTLINE STRICT LIABILITY Liability in absence of intent or negligence Justification: Reciprocal Risk Theory – we all pose risks to each other, but some pose greater risks and should be liable for that burden. SL FOR: ABNORMALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES One who carries on an abnormally dangerous activity is subject to liability for harm to the person, land, or chattels of another resulting from that activity – even though he has exercised the utmost care to prevent the harm. VIEWS: 1ST REST. = Ultra Hazardous Activities subject to Strict Liability. ELEMENTS: (Acronym = High Prob. Of Loss with No prevention) 1) Activity Inherently Dangerous 2) High Probability of Harm 3) High Gravity of Harm 4) Inability to prevent damage by reasonable care 2nd REST = Abnormally Hazardous Activity = Ultra Hazardous Activity BALANCING APPROACH B