Occupiers’ Liability (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the key factor in determining who qualifies as an occupier under the 1957 Act?
What is the key factor in determining who qualifies as an occupier under the 1957 Act?
Occupational control over premises
Under s 1(3)(a), which of the following is included in the definition of 'premises'?
Under s 1(3)(a), which of the following is included in the definition of 'premises'?
Vessels, vehicles and aircraft
What level of safety does the common duty of care under s 2(2) require?
What level of safety does the common duty of care under s 2(2) require?
Reasonable safety, not absolute safety
Which Act allows visitors to be paid under a contract, making them lawful visitors?
Which Act allows visitors to be paid under a contract, making them lawful visitors?
s 5(1) - contractual visitors provision
In Jolley v Sutton (2000), why was the council liable for boys injured repairing an abandoned boat?
In Jolley v Sutton (2000), why was the council liable for boys injured repairing an abandoned boat?
The boat was an attractive object to kids
In Roles v Nathan (1963), why was the defendant not liable for chimney sweeps' deaths?
In Roles v Nathan (1963), why was the defendant not liable for chimney sweeps' deaths?
Sweeps should know CO risks in chimneys
According to Darby v National Trust (2001), when is no warning required about a danger?
According to Darby v National Trust (2001), when is no warning required about a danger?
When the risk is obvious to visitors
Under s 2(4)(b), what must an occupier do to avoid liability for contractor's work?
Under s 2(4)(b), what must an occupier do to avoid liability for contractor's work?
Check contractor competence & work done
How strictly do courts interpret the volenti defence under s 2(5)?
How strictly do courts interpret the volenti defence under s 2(5)?
Very strictly; must accept specific risk
What does the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 prohibit occupiers from excluding?
What does the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 prohibit occupiers from excluding?
Liability for death/injury in business