Occupiers liability act 1957

Cards (6)

  • Wheeler V Copas
    A ladder could be premises
  • Wheat V Lacon (occupier)
    There were two occupiers, a landlord and a manager. As the landlord had more power, he was liable for the claimants damage suffered
  • The Carlgarth (premises)
    Visitors only covered for the conditions/purposes of their invitation
  • Roles V Nathan (expert duty of care)
    Chimneysweeper died of carbon-monoxide poisoning - not liable as they were an expert and should have recognised dangers
  • Moloney V Lambeth (child standard of care)
    Child fell through railings in train station and injured - defendants liable as took precautions for adults but not children
  • Rae V Mars (Warning signs)
    Warning for deep hole placed inside dark shed where the hole was located - not appropriate warning as danger already present by the time claimant was warned