ADM 3360 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Contributory Negligence, Reputation Management, Bargaining Power
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Occupier person who is in ohysical possession of premise. Responsible for premise and control of entry to premise. Occupiers liability you are responsible for damage social event and people barge in. Premise land and structure and includes water, ships and vessels, trailers and portable structures, trains, vehicles, aircraft except while they are in operation. This legislation replaces common law determines the care of the occupier and determines the occupier"s liability. Standard - duty to take such care as in all circumstances that is reasonable to see people and property are reasonably safe while on the premise what is reasonable in given circumstances. Duty of care applies when danger is caused by condition of premise or an activity. Ottawa u roads are private roads- uottawa responsible duty of care. Roll your buildings into corporations so if something goes wrong corporation is sued not you. Tortfeasors suing 2 parties, one of parties settles can claim another amount with the second party.