Law of Torts Chapter 4

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What led to the death of P's husband?

  • Practical jokes by a colleague
  • Lack of warning by the fireman
  • Carbon monoxide leakage in the mine (correct)
  • Inexperienced manager's negligence

What was the consequence of the manager's failure to remove workers from the pit?

  • Colleague's prank caused injury
  • Workers got ill due to carbon monoxide (correct)
  • Employer was not liable for damages
  • Fireman recorded the presence of a haze

What is an employer's duty regarding a worker who is a habitual source of danger?

  • To warn the worker and keep them employed
  • To remove the source of danger (correct)
  • To tolerate the worker's behavior
  • To provide additional training

What was the outcome of the Hudson v Ridge Manufacturing Co. case?

<p>Employer was liable for not providing competent workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the employer's failure to discipline the habitual prankster in Hudson v Ridge Manufacturing Co.?

<p>The employer was liable for not providing competent workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to P in the Hudson v Ridge Manufacturing Co. case?

<p>Fractured his wrist due to a prank (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Smith v Crossley Brothers case?

<p>Employer was liable for damages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to P in the Smith v Crossley Brothers case?

<p>Was injured by compressed air in the rectum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an action for damages for personal injury, when is an employer liable for the wrongful act of their employee?

<p>When the act is done in the course of employment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered an occupier of a premise?

<p>The person in occupation or control of the premises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of visitor enters a premise in pursuance of a contract or for a pecuniary consideration?

<p>Contractual Visitor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is a lawful visitor?

<p>Contractual visitors, invitees, licensees, and persons entering as of right (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of visitor is a trespasser?

<p>Unlawful visitor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the obligations of the occupier for damage which occurs on their premises?

<p>The character of the entrant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is an employee's act considered within the scope of their employment?

<p>When the act is a class which the employee was authorized to do (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for an employer to be liable for an employee's wrongful act?

<p>The act must be within the course of employment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consideration for a servant's work and skill?

<p>Payment of wages and other remuneration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ready Mixed Concrete v Minister of Pensions, what was the workman declared to be?

<p>An independent contractor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the workman paid for in Ready Mixed Concrete v Minister of Pensions?

<p>Per mileage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the workman required to do with the vehicle in Ready Mixed Concrete v Minister of Pensions?

<p>Make it available throughout the contract period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was attached to the truck in Ready Mixed Concrete v Minister of Pensions?

<p>A mixer with the company's logo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the workman prohibited from doing in Ready Mixed Concrete v Minister of Pensions?

<p>Carrying goods or anyone else (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to establish a contract of service?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the leader in the group of workers?

<p>To divide the payment among the members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of P's lawsuit against the local authority?

<p>The court ruled in favor of the local authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the cracks in P's house?

<p>Latent defects in the building materials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of loss did P incur as a result of the cracks in the house?

<p>Economic loss (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that extends only to latent defects?

<p>Donoghue v Stevenson (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tort of deceit committed when?

<p>One makes a fraudulent misrepresentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of liability for misstatements?

<p>Deceit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ways does liability for misstatements arise?

<p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome when one makes a fraudulent misrepresentation to another?

<p>The person is liable for deceit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of common humanity in relation to trespassers?

<p>To warn people of the danger of trespassing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Herrington v British Railway Board, what was the defendant found negligent for?

<p>Not repairing the broken fence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a person to be liable for a situation of peril they created?

<p>If they have knowledge of the danger. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of an occupier in relation to trespassers?

<p>To warn them of the danger if they have created it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of liability in the case of Videan v BTC?

<p>The judgment was in favour of the stationmaster. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the fireman, P, in the Ogwo v Taylor case?

<p>He was injured by the steam generated by pouring water on the fire. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of an occupier in relation to the safety of trespassers?

<p>To warn them of the danger if they have created it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for an occupier to have a duty to trespassers?

<p>If they have knowledge of the danger they created. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Employer's Liability

  • An employer can be liable if they appoint an inexperienced person to carry out highly dangerous activities, resulting in injury to another employee.
  • If an employer is aware of an employee's habitual conduct that poses a danger to fellow workers, they have a duty to remove that source of danger.
  • However, if the employer is unaware of practical jokes, they may not be liable for resulting injuries.

Contract of Service

  • A contract of service exists if:
    • The servant agrees to work for a wage or remuneration.
    • The servant agrees to be subject to the control of the employer.
    • The contract is consistent with a contract of service.

Negligence in Relation to Premises/Occupier's Liability

  • The obligations of an occupier depend on the character of the entrant (lawful or unlawful visitors).
  • Lawful visitors include:
    • Contractual visitors
    • Invitees
    • Licensees
    • Persons entering as of right
  • Unlawful visitors are trespassers.
  • An occupier has a duty of common humanity to make their land safe for trespassers if they have created a situation of peril.

Liability for Misstatements

  • Liability for misstatements arises in three main ways:
    • Deceit (fraudulent misrepresentation)
    • Negligent misstatements
    • Defamation

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