Occupiers Liability 1984 Flashcards
What legal principle did the case Donoghue v Folkstone Properties set out?
Legal principle: the time of day or year will be relevant in deciding if the occupier has a duty of care.
What legal principle does the case Tomlinson v Congleton Borough council set out?
Legal principle: the occupier doesn’t have to spend money to make a premises safe from obvious danger.
What legal principle did the case Higgs v Foster set out?
Legal principle: The occupier will not be liable if they have no reason to suspect the premises of a trespasser.
What legal principle did the case Rhind v Astbury water park set out?
Legal principle: the occupier will not be held liable if they are unaware of the danger.
What legal principle did the case Keown v Coverbty Healthcare NHS Trust set out?
Legal principle: the court may take a similar stance in child cases to adult cases.
What legal principle did the case Baldaccino v West Wittering set out?
Legal principle: The court may take similar stance in child cases to adult cases.
What legal principle did the case Westwood v Post Office set out?
Legal principle: a warning sign can be enough to warn of obvious damage.
