Occupiers liability

Cards (15)

  • What is the legal term for a couple's liability in the context of visitors?
    Couple's liability
  • What is the primary duty of an occupier towards visitors?
    To keep visitors reasonably safe
  • What must be present for an occupier's liability to apply?
    New danger on premises
  • What does the term "real danger" refer to in occupier's liability?
    Actual hazards present on the property
  • What is the significance of the case "Bremen" in occupier's liability?
    It emphasizes the duty of care
  • What does "occupier" refer to in the context of liability?
    The person in control of the premises
  • What does the term "independent contractor" imply in occupier's liability?
    Occupier not liable for contractor's dangers
  • What is the role of warnings in occupier's liability?
    Warnings act as a defense
  • What does the "OLA 1984" refer to?
    Occupiers' Liability Act 1984
  • What is the significance of "Braven of duty" in occupier's liability?
    It establishes the standard of care required
  • What does "causation" refer to in legal terms?
    The relationship between cause and effect
  • What does the case "Rarcuff McConnel" highlight regarding obvious dangers?
    No need to warn of obvious dangers
  • What does "special/general damages" refer to?
    Types of compensation awarded in liability cases
  • What does the "Low Reform (CAN) Act 1945" address?
    It addresses consent as a defense
  • What is the implication of "consent" in occupier's liability?
    Visitor agrees to accept risks