defense for occupier 1957

Question 1

how can the occupier avoid liability

Answer 1

warnings s2(4) OLA1957
liability is discharged if they have effective warnings of danger that are sufficient enough to enable the visitor to be reasonably safe

Question 2

case and section number for warnings as a defense

Answer 2

s2(4)
cotton v derbyshire council - no obligation to show a warning when it should be obvious to any visitor

Question 3

what is the latin for consent

Answer 3

volenti nonfit injuria

Question 4

what is the section number and case for consent as a defense

Answer 4

s2(5) OLA 1957
simms v leigh rfc
rugby player was injured but was aware and accepted of the risks of playing

Question 5

how is volenti nonfit injuria a defense

Answer 5

an occupier is not lieable to a visitor for risks which the visitor willingly acccepts

Question 6

what is the case for contributory negligence

Answer 6

froome v butcher