occupiers liability 1957

Question 1

s.2(4) OLA57

Answer 1

if a visitor is injured by a workman’s negligent work, the occupier may have a defence

Question 2

s.2(1) OLA57

Answer 2

occupiers are able to restrict,modify or exclude his duty by agreement

exlusion clauses

Question 3

s.1(3)(a) OLA57

Answer 3

a premises is any fixed or moveable structure

Question 4

s.2(4) OLA57

Answer 4

a warning is ineffective unless it was enough to enable the visitor to be reasonably safe

Question 5

s.2(3) OLA57

Answer 5

the occupier must be prepared for children to be less careful than adults, so the premises must be reasonably safe for a child of that age

Question 6

s.2(1) OLA57

Answer 6

a lawful visitor is owed a duty of care

Question 7

s.2(2) OLA57

Answer 7

occupiers must keep the visitor reasonably safe for the purpose of the visit

Question 8

s.2(3)(b) OLA57

Answer 8

the occupier will not be liable where tradesmen fail to guard against risks they are expected to know about