Strict liability ultra-hazardous activity in the doctrine and law-enforcement practice of the USA

Abstract

The article embraces the approaches of the USA jurisprudence and law enforcement practice towards the concept of ultra hazardous / abnormally dangerous activity. The criteria, allowing to differentiate situations in which the tortfeasure is liable to a strict liability, or to responsibility for negligence are being touched upon.

Keywords

• США
• деликт
• строгая ответственность
• повышено опасная деятельность
• ответственность за небрежность
• разумная забота и наивысшая забота