Occupiers' Liability

Question 1

Which of these is not a type of lawful visitor?

Accepted Answer

Trespasser

Question 2

Which case states the occupier wont be liable if tradesman fail to guard against known risks?

Accepted Answer

Roles v Nathan

Question 3

Which of these categories are covered by the 1984 Act?

Accepted Answer

Trespassers

Question 4

What must a warning sign be?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

Which section provides the duty owed to trespassers?

Accepted Answer

S. 1(3)

Question 6

What are the requirements under the 1957 Act to escape liability for independent contractors?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

What section of the 1957 Act covers liability for independent contractors?

Accepted Answer

S. 2(4)(b)

Question 8

What section of the 1957 Act covers warning signs?

Accepted Answer

S. 2(4)(a)

Question 9

Which of these items falls under the definition of premises?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

Which section under the 1957 Act covers an occupier's liability for children?

Accepted Answer

S. 2(3)(a)

Question 11

What standard of care is afforded to lawful visitors under the 1957 Act?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable occupier

Question 12

Which case discussed allurements and children?

Accepted Answer

Glasgow Corporation v Taylor

Question 13

Which case established that a ladder could form part of the premises?

Accepted Answer

Wheeler v Copas

Question 14

What section of the 1957 Act covers liability towards the skilled visitor?

Accepted Answer

S. 2(3)(b)

Question 15

Which case provided the definition of an occupier?

Accepted Answer

Wheat v E Lacon

Question 16

Which case allows occupiers to discharge their responsibility if adult should be present?

Accepted Answer

Phipps v Rochester Corporation

Question 17

Which Act provides rules relating to exclusion clauses/notices for business occupiers?

Accepted Answer

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977

Question 18

Which case demonstrates that volenti can be used as a defence under the 1984 Act?

Accepted Answer

Ratcliffe v McConnell

Question 19

What section of the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 defines premises?

Accepted Answer

S. 1(3)(a)

Questions 19