Topic 8: OLA 1957 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the OLA 1957 concern?
A
Lawful visitors on land
2
Q
What are the necessary prerequisites for an OLA claim?
A
- D must be an occupier 2. Incident must have occurred at relevant OLA premises
3
Q
How is a lawful entrant defined?
A
Anyone with permission to be there which has been either explicitly or implicitly expressed
4
Q
What is the limit to the D owing a DoC to the lawful visitor?
A
D will only owe the lawful visitor a DoC in respect to the purpose of their visit
5
Q
How is the OLA 1957 different in regard to Independent Contractors?
A
The Occupier’s liability may be discharged if; 1) Occupier acted reasonably in entrusting the IC 2) IC must have been competent 3) Work was properly done
6
Q
What are the Defences for the OLA 1957?
A
Consent and Warnings
