ola 84 oa3 Flashcards
(8 cards)
strength - obvious danger
if danger is obvious , occupier dont need to protect tresspasser from it
- fair = shouldn’t be rewarded for trespassing, helps occupier not be unfairly blamed
strength - damages
only allowed to claim for physcical harm not damage to property ,
fair = didnt invite tresspasser, shouldn’t have to pay for property
strength - test favourable to occupiers
occupiers only responsible if they knew abt danger , and believed someone might trespass near it
subjective test , making It fairer
strength - case by case
courts lok at each case individually , makes decision on what acc happens
fair
unfair - compensation
goal of tort law = make things right for injured person
- if tresspasser cant claim much even if seriously hurt , goal isn’t met
unfair - unpredictable
depends on what the occupier knew , meaning decisions vary , 2 similar cases get diff outcomes based on small details
uncertain , unfair.
unfair - reasonable meaning
duty to offer reasonable protection , unclear what reasonable means
unfair , occupiers dont know what seps to take
unfair - burden
duty to protect someone they dont expect to be there , stressful/unfair