The theory of strict liability in tort

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The theory of strict liability in tort was extended to product liability, or strict liability in product, in 1963. This was an important change in tort law. Prior to this change; however, another change in contract law contributed significantly to this development in tort. First, what substantive law changed in the 1950’s, leading to product liability in the 1960s? Second, what statutory law embodies this change in contracts?

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