READ v. J. LYONS & CO., LTD.

(1946) 80 Ll.L.Rep. 1

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Viscount Simon, Lord Macmillan, Lord Porter, Lord Simonds and Lord Uthwatt.

Factory - Explosion - Personal injuries sustained by plaintiff-Liability of occupier-Plaintiff employed by Ministry of Supply as inspector in defendants' factory engaged in manufacture of high explosive shells - Explosion of shell, killing one man and injuring plaintiff and others-Action brought against defendants -Negligence not averred-Obligation of occupier towards invitee - Contention by plaintiff that defendants, as manufacturers of high explosive shells, were under strict liability to prevent such shells from exploding and causing harm to persons on the premises as well as to persons outside-Consideration of Rylands v. Fletcher doctrine-Limits of doctrine- Applicability to claim for damages for personal injuries-"Non-natural" user of land.