Philosophy 2080 Study Guide - Endangerment, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Contributory Negligence

• School: Western University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy 2080
• Professor: Jeannie Gillmore

Document Summary

Read: essay and 1st case of contract law. Occupier of lands- have obligations to people who come on to their property, they are liable. Trespasser- occupier owes lowest duty of care to the trespasser; can not deliberately injure a trespasser. One exception: if you own a swimming pool, you owe a duty of care to anyone in your pool (thus you must have a fence and other precautionary measures). Trespassers assume all risks, except for traps or devices that might injure you, which the occupier must inform you of. If the occupier does nothing about frequent trespassing over time, you have assumed consent . Licensee- on the land for the benefit of the occupie. Owe the same duty of care to invitee as licensee. Invitee- customers of a business, highest duty of care owed to the invitee. Menow a frequent patron of the bar, told he was not allowed there unless he was there with someone responsible.