C, a stranger blocked the water pipes of a wash-basin and opened the tap. The wash-basin was otherwise in the control of the defendant B. The overflowing water damaged the plaintiff goods. Thereupon the plaintiff filed a suit for damages against the defendant B. C was not made a party.
In the aforesaid suit which one of the following conclusions is correct?

A. The defendant was liable for damages to the plaintiff to the basis of rule of strict liability

B. The defendant was not liable for damages

C. The stranger C will have to pay damages

D. The plaintiffs suit will be decreed in his favour

Answer: Option B