Occupier's Liability Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Revill v Newbery
A
C and an accomplice had sneaked onto D’s land, intending to steal from D’s shed. D an elderly man, had taken to sleeping in his shed with a shotgun. C tried to get into the shed and D shot him through the door. C sued for injuries to his neck and shoulder in Negligence and OLA.
D was guilty for negligence and “using violence in excess of the reasonable limits”
2
Q
Under both acts: D will only be liable for harm if the injury is due to…
A
- The condition of the land
* Or dangerous conduct that is a continuing source of danger
3
Q
Definition of an Occupier
A
Found in Wheat v Lacon
