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Question 1

What is occupiers liability?

Answer 1

Occupiers liability refers to the legal responsibility of those who control premises to ensure the safety of visitors.

Question 2

True or False: Occupiers are only liable for injuries to invitees.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What are the two main categories of visitors under occupiers liability?

Answer 3

Invitees and licensees.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: An occupier must ensure that the premises are _____ for all lawful visitors.

Answer 4

reasonably safe

Question 5

What is the standard of care required from an occupier towards a child visitor?

Answer 5

Higher standard of care due to the vulnerability of children.

Question 6

True or False: Trespassers have no rights under occupiers liability.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What must an occupier do if they are aware of a danger on their premises?

Answer 7

They must take reasonable steps to ensure that visitors are warned or protected from the danger.

Question 8

What is a key case that established the principles of occupiers liability?

Answer 8

Wheat v Lacon & Co Ltd (1966)

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Occupiers liability is governed by _____ law.

Answer 9

tort

Question 10

What is the primary legislation governing occupiers liability in the UK?

Answer 10

Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 and Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984.

Question 11

True or False: An occupier can limit their liability through warnings or disclaimers.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What type of visitors are considered ‘licensees’?

Answer 12

Visitors who have permission to be on the premises but are not there for business purposes.

Question 13

What is the duty of care owed to a visitor in a commercial property?

Answer 13

To take reasonable care to ensure their safety.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: In occupiers liability cases, the _____ of the premises is a key factor in determining liability.

Answer 14

condition

Question 15

What is the potential consequence for an occupier failing to maintain safe premises?

Answer 15

They may be liable for damages resulting from injuries.

Question 16

True or False: The presence of a warning sign always absolves an occupier from liability.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What type of liability applies to injuries sustained by trespassers?

Answer 17

Limited liability; occupiers must not act recklessly.

Question 18

What does the term ‘reasonable foreseeability’ mean in the context of occupiers liability?

Answer 18

It refers to the ability to predict that a visitor may be harmed by a specific hazard.

Question 19

What is the significance of the case ‘Pearson v Lightning’ in occupiers liability?

Answer 19

It highlighted the duty of care owed to children on premises.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: An occupier’s liability can be influenced by the _____ of the visitor.

Answer 20

status

Question 21

What is the difference between the 1957 and 1984 Occupiers’ Liability Acts?

Answer 21

The 1957 Act covers lawful visitors, while the 1984 Act extends limited duty of care to trespassers.

Question 22

True or False: Occupiers are liable for all injuries occurring on their premises.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What factors might reduce an occupier’s liability in an injury claim?

Answer 23

Contributory negligence or the visitor’s own actions leading to the injury.

Question 24

What is the role of insurance in occupiers liability cases?

Answer 24

Insurance can provide coverage for claims arising from injuries on the premises.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The concept of _____ refers to the occupier’s responsibility to inspect and maintain the premises.

Answer 25

duty of care