how do courts emphasise personal responsibility in occupier's liability ?
The courts focus on whether visitors take reasonable care for their own safety. In Laverton v Kiapasha Takeaway Supreme, the defendant was not liable as they had taken sufficient precautions by mopping a wet floor and applying anti-slip measures.
How do courts balance occupier's rights and duties in modern cases?
The Courts ensure premises are reasonably safe, notcompletely risk-free, which balances the occupier's responsibility to prevent harm with the visitor's duty to take care of themselves. This approach limits excessive liability for occupiers.
