Occupiers Liability act 1984

Question 1

danger due to state of premises

Answer 1

s1.1 covers injury as a result of any danger due to the state of the premises, things done or things omitted to be done to the premises

Question 2

Keown v Coventry NHS

Answer 2

small boy climbs fire escape, falls and injures himself, wasn’t liable as he knew the dangers

Question 3

duty owed to trespassers

Answer 3

s1.3 occupier will owe a duty if all three of the below are satisfied if not the claim will fail

Question 4

aware of danger

Answer 4

reasonable ground to believe danger is there

Question 5

trespasser may come into the area

Answer 5

the courts will also take into account the day/time when this happened

Question 6

expected to offer some protection

Answer 6

where dangers are obvious the occupier will not be liable

Question 7

defences

Answer 7

• warning notices

Question 8

warning notices

Answer 8

can be effective if sufficiently warns of danger. likely to be effective for adult trespasser.for a child trespasser will depend on age and understanding