OLA 1984 Sections

Question 1

1) Introduction

Answer 1

• OLAs
• common humanity, BRB v H
• definition, A v D
• 57 relevance
• trespasser, T v CBC
• occupier, W v E.LAC
• premises, W v C

Question 2

Section 1(1)

Answer 2

• danger, state of premises

- K v CNT

Question 3

Section 1(3)

Answer 3

3) Duty of care
- aware of danger, R v AWP
- d in vicinity (x unexpected) H v F
- some protection (x obvious) R v M

Question 4

Section 1(4)

Answer 4

4) Standard of care
- reasonable care
- comparison, V v M, B v BW, B v FBHMC
- factors (degree, cost T v CBC, age J v S)
- obvious and older B v WW
- foolhardy/ expertise D v F

Question 5

Section 1(5)

Answer 5

• oral/written warning
• W v PO
• less effective with child

Question 6

Section 1(6)

Answer 6

• volenti non fit injuria (consent)
• fully understood nature> aware & free choice
• R v M