Occupiers Liability 1957 Flashcards
What legal principle did the case Wheat v E Lacon and co set out?
Legal principle: the occupier is the person in control of the premises.
What legal principle did the case Harris v Birkenhead corporations set out?
Legal principle: The occupier is the person in control of the premises.
What legal principle did the case Bailey v Armes set out?
Legal principle: there is no claim if control cannot be established.
What legal principle did the case Lowery v Walker set out?
Legal principle: classed as lawful visitors if they are not discouraged from using private land.
What legal principle did the case The Calgarth set out?
Legal principle: LJ scrutton: when you invite a person to your house to use the stairs, you do not invite them to slide down the bannister.
What legal principle did the case Laverton v Kiapasha Takeaway supreme set out?
Legal principle: there is no claim if reasonable care is taken when owing a duty.
What legal principle did the case Dean and chapter of Rochester cathedral v Debell set out?
Legal principle: the occupier has to make the premises reasonably safe, not guarantee safety.
What legal principle did the case Cole v David-Gilbert, The Royal British Legion and others set out?
L;egalitarian principle: the duty of care does not cover accidents.
What legal principle did the case Glasgow corporation v Taylor set out?
Legal principle: the occupier should be aware that allurement may take place children at risk.
What legal principle did the case Phipps v Rochester Corporation set out?
Legal principle: the occupier will not be liable if the parents have been supervising the children.
What legal principle did the case Jolley v London borough of Sutton set out?
Legal principle: the standard of care for children is higher as their behaviour is less predictable.
What legal principle did the case Roles v Nathan set out?
Legal principle: the occupier will not be liable for harm to tradespeople who have not guarded against known risk.
