You are walking down a street and you pass by a beer brewery.A barrel rolls out of a third story window and injures you.You have no idea how this accident occurred,and you will have difficulty proving that the brewery was at fault.What legal theory will serve you best if you sue the brewery?
A)Negligence per se
B)Res ipsa loquitur
C)Strict liability
D)Battery

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These circumstances occurred in the case discussed in the text,Byrne v.Boadle.Res ipsa loquitur comes into effect when (1)the defendant has exclusive control of the instrument of harm; (2)the harm would not occur unless there is negligence;and (3)the plaintiff was not responsible for the injury.

You Are Walking Down a Street and You Pass by a Beer