Legal Definitions - wrong of strict liability

A wrong of strict liability is a type of civil wrong where the person responsible for the harm caused is held liable regardless of their intent or negligence. This means that even if the person did not intend to cause harm or was not careless, they can still be held responsible for the harm caused.

For example, if a company manufactures a product that is defective and causes harm to a consumer, the company can be held liable for the harm caused even if they did not intend to cause harm and were not negligent in their manufacturing process.

Another example is if a person keeps a wild animal as a pet and the animal causes harm to someone, the owner can be held liable for the harm caused even if they did not intend for the animal to cause harm and were not negligent in their care of the animal.

These examples illustrate the concept of strict liability because the person responsible for the harm caused is held liable regardless of their intent or negligence. This type of liability is often used in cases where the activity or product involved is inherently dangerous or where the harm caused is significant.