defences

Cards (10)

  • smith v baker
    trespasser must appreciate nature/degree of risk - consent/volenti
  • sayers
    contributory negligence
  • warnings
    s(4) ineffective unless in all the circumstances was enough to make the visitor be reasonably safe
  • warnings
    complete defence, oral or written, question of fact decided on judge by evidence
  • Rae v Mars
    warning insufficient if not seen
  • Staples v West Dorset
    if danger is obvious no warning needed
  • exclusion clauses

    s2(1) states occupier can restrict, modify or exclude his duty by agreement or otherwise
  • exclusion clauses

    can limit or exclude completely his or her liability for injury caused to visitor.
    for residential occupiers, works against child visitor depending on their age/understanding
  • exclusion clauses

    s65 Consumer Rights Act 2015 - trader cannot exclude or restrict liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence
  • if occupier liable for breach of their duty, the remedy to be claimed by the visitor is damages for personal injury suffered and for any property damaged