Occupiers’ Liability (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Which Act primarily governs occupiers' duty to lawful visitors?
Which Act primarily governs occupiers' duty to lawful visitors?
Occupiers' Liability Act 1957
What happens if an invitee exceeds the scope of their invitation?
What happens if an invitee exceeds the scope of their invitation?
They may lose lawful visitor status
Under s 2(2), what is the focus of the common duty of care?
Under s 2(2), what is the focus of the common duty of care?
Making the visitor safe
Under s 2(3)(a), what must occupiers expect about children?
Under s 2(3)(a), what must occupiers expect about children?
Children will be less careful than adults
In Roles v Nathan (1963), why was the occupier not liable for the chimney sweeps' deaths?
In Roles v Nathan (1963), why was the occupier not liable for the chimney sweeps' deaths?
Sweeps were experts aware of CO risks
What two things must an occupier know for an implied licence (Lowery v Walker)?
What two things must an occupier know for an implied licence (Lowery v Walker)?
The trespass and the danger
When is there no duty to warn under the Act?
When is there no duty to warn under the Act?
Against obvious risks
Under s 2(4)(b), when is an occupier not liable for contractor dangers?
Under s 2(4)(b), when is an occupier not liable for contractor dangers?
If acted reasonably & checked competence
Which types of harm are claimable under the 1957 Act?
Which types of harm are claimable under the 1957 Act?
Death, personal injury, property damage
What does contributory negligence do to damages?
What does contributory negligence do to damages?
Reduces damages by a percentage