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[1868] LR 3 HL 330 (HL). The claimant's mineworkings were flooded when a well dug by the defendant collapsed, allowing water to escape onto the claimant's land. There was no reason to believe that the defendant had constructed his well negligently, or was otherwise at fault in his conduct. Nevertheless, it was held that a person who brings something onto his land that is apt to cause 'mischief' it it escapes, is prima facie liable to his neighbours if it does escape, regardless of fault. The rule in rylands vfletcher therefore creates a tort ofStrict liability.