Occupier's Liability (OLA) 57/84 Flashcards
What is the definition of an occupier?
Someone who owns or has control over a premises
What is the case to define an occupier?
Wheat vs E Lacon
What is the definition of premises?
‘Land, buildings, any fixed or moveable structure, including any vessel, vehicle or aircraft’
What are the 2 types of permission?
- Implied Permission
- Express Permission
What is express permission?
You are actually invited into the premises, this can include buying a ticket
What is the quote section 2.2?
‘The visitor will be reasonably safe in using the premises for the purposes for which he is invited’
What is Implied Permission?
Where you expect to have permission to enter
What is the case and POL for Section 2.2?
Staples vs West Dorset DC - Warning not necessary as clearly visible
What is the 2 quotes from Section 2.3a (Children)?
- ‘An occupier must be prepared for children to be less careful than adults’
- ‘Premises must be reasonably safe for a child of that age’
What is the case and POL for Section 2.3a (Children)?
Glasgow CP vs Taylor
Berries were tempting to a child (allurement) and there were no fencing or warning to stop them
What is Section 2.3b?
Persons exercising a calling
What is the case and POL for Section 2.3b?
Roles vs Nathan - Chimney sweeps should’ve been aware of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide as it’s their job
What is the quote and points from Section 2.4
The occupier will not be held liable for the work of independent contractors if:
- They took reasonable steps to ensure the contractor is competent
- If possible they should check the work has been carried out properly
What is Section 2.4b?
Independent Contractors
What is the case and POL from Section 2.4b
Haseldine vs Daw - Occupier cannot check if lift maintenance is correct as it’s highly technical so not liable