occupiers liability Flashcards
what is occupiers liability
it covers scenarios whereby a person is injured on someone else’s property
what is occupiers liablity 1957
it is “ Lawful visitors”
what is occupiers liability 1984
it is “ Unlawful vistors or Trespassers”
What is an Occupier?
An occupier is define under S(1) Of OLA (57) as;
A person who has a degree of control over the premisise
What is the Case of Occupier?
Wheat v Locon
It was established that there can be more than one occupier as long as there is a degree of control
What is Definition of Premises?
It is defined in Section 1(3)a ;
that any fixed or moveable structure is a premises
Occupier Liablity Act 1957 what are the 4 categories of lawful visitors?
Invitee
Licenses
Contractual permission
Statutory Right of Entry
What is an Invitee?
A person who has been invited to enter , who have been expressed permission to be there.
What is a Liceneses
Persons who have expressed or implies permission to be on the land for a particular period of time
(construction builders)
What is a Contractual Permission?
For eg. A person who bought tickets to a theme park
What is Staturory Right of Entry?
Police offers who are constable of issuing a warrant.
