Law Cases OL

Question 1

More than one occupier

Answer 1

Wheat V Lacon: Both the manager and his employers could be liable

Question 2

Adults Lawfully Visiting

Answer 2

Laverton V Kipasha; Shop owners took reasonable care to ensure their customers were safe and were not liable.

Question 3

Children Standard Of Care

Answer 3

Glasgow Corporation V Taylor: Council were liable as they were aware of the danger and how the berries could allure children

Question 4

Workers

Answer 4

Roles V Nathan: Occupiers were not liable as they could expect the chimney sweeps to know the potential dangers

Question 5

Independent Contractors

Answer 5

Hazeldine and Son Ltd: Occupier was not liable for the negligent repair and maintenance of the lift

Question 6

Warning Signs

Answer 6

Staples V Dorset District council: Slipping on wet algae was obvious therefore there was no duty to warn him

Question 7

Ola 1984 Act Adult Trespassers

Answer 7

Ratcliff V Mconnell: Occupier was not required to warn adult trespasser of the risk of obvious dangers

Question 8

Child Trespassers

Answer 8

Baldaccino V West Wittering: Claim failed as there was no duty on the occupiers to warn against obvious dangers.