Occupiers Liability Cases

Question 1

Darby v National Trust 2000
(Occupiers Liability)

Answer 1

C’s husband drowned in pond. D had not taken reasonable steps.

Risk was obvious so warning signs not needed. D not liable

Question 2

Wheat v E. Lacon and Co. 1966
(Occupiers Liability)

Answer 2

C’s husband died from fall during stay in public house

Brewery and managers owed D.O.C to V. Both liable

Question 3

Roles v Nathan 1963
(Occupiers Liability)

Answer 3

Chimney sweeps died of carbon monoxide poising on a job.

D not liable as C’s were experts