Occupiers' Liability Act Quiz

Who is considered an occupier under the Occupiers' Liability Acts?

• The person who owns the property

• The person who has control over the premises

• Any visitor who enters the property

• A contractor working on the premises

Which of the following is covered under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957?

• Trespassers

• Lawful visitors

• Criminals

• Squatters

Under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1984, which category of person is given limited protection?

• Employees

• Contractors

• Lawful visitors

• Trespassers

What is the primary duty owed to lawful visitors under the 1957 Act?

• To provide complete safety

• To take reasonable care to ensure the visitor is safe

• To prevent all accidents

• To provide clear instructions to visitors

Which case established that an occupier can delegate their duty to independent contractors?

• Donoghue v Stevenson

• Wheat v E Lacon & Co Ltd

• Haseldine v Daw & Son Ltd

• Glasgow Corporation v Taylor

Which of the following is an example of a lawful visitor under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957?

• A trespasser entering a private garden

• A burglar breaking into a house

• A customer entering a shop during business hours

• A person entering after closing hours

What duty is owed by an occupier under the 1984 Act to a trespasser?

• A duty to protect them from all harm

• A duty to warn of all dangers

• A duty to take reasonable care where the occupier is aware of the danger and the trespasser may encounter it

• No duty is owed to trespassers

In Tomlinson v Congleton Borough Council (2003), why was the claim by the injured trespasser unsuccessful?

• The occupier had no knowledge of the danger

• The danger was not foreseeable

• The risk was willingly accepted by the trespasser

• The occupier had provided adequate warnings

What is a key factor in determining whether an occupier is liable for harm caused by independent contractors under the 1957 Act?

• Whether the occupier warned the visitors

• Whether the occupier ensured the work was done properly

• Whether the occupier was absent during the work

• Whether the visitor was aware of the risk

Which case dealt with a child being injured by eating berries in a public park?

• Jolley v Sutton London Borough Council

• Glasgow Corporation v Taylor

• Phipps v Rochester Corporation

• Roles v Nathan