Occupiers Liability 1957 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What legal principle did the case Wheat v E Lacon and co set out?
Legal principle: the occupier is the person in control of the premises.
What legal principle did the case Harris v Birkenhead corporations set out?
Legal principle: The occupier is the person in control of the premises.
What legal principle did the case Bailey v Armes set out?
Legal principle: there is no claim if control cannot be established.
What legal principle did the case Lowery v Walker set out?
Legal principle: classed as lawful visitors if they are not discouraged from using private land.
What legal principle did the case The Calgarth set out?
Legal principle: LJ scrutton: when you invite a person to your house to use the stairs, you do not invite them to slide down the bannister.
What legal principle did the case Laverton v Kiapasha Takeaway supreme set out?
Legal principle: there is no claim if reasonable care is taken when owing a duty.
What legal principle did the case Dean and chapter of Rochester cathedral v Debell set out?
Legal principle: the occupier has to make the premises reasonably safe, not guarantee safety.
What legal principle did the case Cole v David-Gilbert, The Royal British Legion and others set out?
L;egalitarian principle: the duty of care does not cover accidents.
What legal principle did the case Glasgow corporation v Taylor set out?
Legal principle: the occupier should be aware that allurement may take place children at risk.
What legal principle did the case Phipps v Rochester Corporation set out?
Legal principle: the occupier will not be liable if the parents have been supervising the children.
What legal principle did the case Jolley v London borough of Sutton set out?
Legal principle: the standard of care for children is higher as their behaviour is less predictable.
What legal principle did the case Roles v Nathan set out?
Legal principle: the occupier will not be liable for harm to tradespeople who have not guarded against known risk.
What legal principle did the case Hazeldine Daw and Son set out?
Legal principle: the occupier may have a defence for harm caused by negligent workmen, if they satisfy the three critical criteria.
What legal principle did the case Bottomley v Todmorden Cricket Club set out?
Legal principle: the occupier may still be liable for the negligence of workmen if they do not check that the workmen are competent.
What legal principle did the case Woodward v The Mayor of Hastings set out?
Legal principle: the occupier must check that the workmen had been carried out property.
