Abstract
Expands on the existing views of the Rylands rule, which is widely referred to as a compromise that imposes a responsibility to pay in exchange for a defendant's right to use their land. Refers to the case 'Rylands v Fletcher'. Examines: the rule in Rylands as a compromise; overall compromise; the right to use land; with a responsibility to pay; the compromise in it's wider legal context; and turning to the compromise for guidance.