20 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a method to determine who owns, occupies, or controls a property?
Checking online social media profiles
What type of request can be made to obtain ownership and easement documents for a property?
Act Request/FOIA Request
Which of the following entities is typically NOT considered a potential defendant in a premises liability case?
Automobile driver
Under premises liability law, which of the following is an example of control over a property?
Who inspects it
What duty does a defendant owe according to the case Brooks v. Eugene Burger Management Corp.?
A duty to exercise ordinary care in the management of property
According to the "Hierarchy of Safety Controls," which of the following is the LEAST effective method of control?
Warn
What is the general rule regarding the duty to take affirmative action to protect another person?
There is no duty to take affirmative action unless there is a special relationship.
In premises liability, what does the 'open and obvious' defense imply?
The hazardous condition was so apparent that it served as its own warning.
Under what circumstances might a landowner be held liable for the criminal conduct of third parties on their land?
If the criminal conduct was foreseeable and there were no security measures.
What type of notice is considered actual in premises liability cases?
Evidence the defendant created the dangerous condition.
Which of the following is a consideration for private premises liability?
The presence of a 'PRIVATE PROPERTY' sign.
What is the timeframe for filing a lawsuit against a public entity after claim rejection?
Within six months of the rejection of the claim.
In a slip and fall case where the client fell near the checkout line due to water on the floor, which of the following could also be a potential factor in the case?
Leaking refrigerator
Why is it important to preserve shoes and clothes in a premises liability case?
To prevent mildew and to use as evidence for experts to test
What is the significance of an informal scene inspection in a public space for premises liability?
It should be done immediately and does not require notification.
What should be done if a client slipped and fell at a private property like a restaurant?
An immediate scene inspection should be conducted before evidence is lost.
Which of the following is a crucial step to take when preserving evidence in a premises liability case?
Send a 'Preservation of Evidence' letter as soon as possible.
When filing and serving a complaint for a premises liability case, which of the following is a correct method?
Use a judicial council form and serve to the Agent for Service of Process.
What is the purpose of an informal scene inspection in a public space for premises liability?
To gather evidence before it is disturbed
What is the importance of sending a 'Preservation of Evidence' letter in a premises liability case?
To ensure evidence is maintained in its current state
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