When Rylands v Fletcher reached the House of Lords, a further requirement (to establish liability under the rule) was added by Lord Cairns. What was it?
A) That the defendant must be engaging in non-natural use of land
B) That the defendant must have been careless
C) That the defendant must have caused the escape
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