opportunity to prevent the harm, and the plaintiff does not have such an opportunity, the doctrine

swipes out the effect of the plaintiff's contributory negligence.

XI. STRICT LIABILITY.

A. Introduction. Strict liability is sometimes called "liability without fault." There are several categories of
strict liability, but the most important one is Abnormally Dangerous Activities.

B. Category One: Abnormally Dangerous Activities. Abnormally dangerous activities is the first category.
The text lists three element:

1. The activity involves potential harm, of a serious nature, to persons or property.

2. The activity involves a high degree of risk that cannot be completely guarded against by the
exercise of reasonable care.

a. Example. CP&L's Nuclear Plants in Wake and Brunswick counties.

3. The activity is not commonly performed in the community or area.

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