Occupiers Liability An Analysis of the Legal Rights, Duties and Responsibilities

In this course, we will look at occupiers’ liability under the following topic headings, specifically:

1. Occupiers’ Liability – The Basis for Legal Action
2. Tort of Negligence: A Common Basis of Legal Action against Occupiers
3. Occupiers’ Liability Acts
   • The Rationale
   • Definitions
   • Higher Standard of Duty of Care Owed to Children
   • Factors used by the Court in Determining Liability of Occupiers
   • Suggested Risk Management Techniques
4. Slip and Fall Claims
   • Was There an Unusual Danger?
   • Ought the Defendant to Have Known of the Danger?
   • Was Reasonable Care Taken by the Occupier?
   • Did the Invitee Use Reasonable Care?
5. Host Liquor Liability
   • The Basis of Most Alcohol-Related Suits
   • The Expansion of Alcohol-Related Liability
   • Risk Management for Alcohol-Related Liabilities