Liability in Respect of Trespassers (Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984) (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Who OLA 1984 applies to
Who OLA 1984 applies to
Trespassers, burglars, those exceeding permission
S.1(3) OLA 1984: 3 conditions for duty
S.1(3) OLA 1984: 3 conditions for duty
Aware of danger; know presence; reasonable to protect
S.1(8) OLA 1984 protected damage types
S.1(8) OLA 1984 protected damage types
Death and personal injury only (no property damage)
S.1(4) OLA 1984 standard of care
S.1(4) OLA 1984 standard of care
Reasonable in all circumstances (objective test)
Dangerous premises vs activities principle
Dangerous premises vs activities principle
Premises must be dangerous, not claimant's chosen activity
S.1(5) OLA 1984: discharging duty
S.1(5) OLA 1984: discharging duty
Warning of danger or discouraging risk
S.1(6) OLA 1984 defence
S.1(6) OLA 1984 defence
Volenti non fit injuria (voluntary assumption of risk)
Ratcliff v McConnell (1997) principle
Ratcliff v McConnell (1997) principle
Locks and warning signs sufficient to discharge duty
Tomlinson v Congleton (2003) principle
Tomlinson v Congleton (2003) principle
Lake not inherently dangerous; danger from diving action
Keown v Coventry Healthcare (2006) principle
Keown v Coventry Healthcare (2006) principle
Fire escape not dangerous; climbing activity created risk