Cases

• Wheat v E Lacon & Co. Ltd

  Manager of pub was allowed to rent out private quarters - did not own premises

  Guest fell down the stairs and died

  HELD - Manager and employers liable as there could be more than one occupier
• Laverton v Kiapasha 


  Shop fitted anti-slip tiles and mopped when it was raining

  Claimant slipped and broke ankle

  HELD - Shop not liable as they took the necessary precautions
• Roles v Nathan


  Two chimney sweepers aware of the potential monoxide poisoning but ignored orders to stop work - died

  Occupier not liable - no need to warn skilled visitors about the risks of their own trade