Nuisance and Occupiers' Liability
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This Nuisance and Occupiers' Liability page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes on private and public nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher, and the duties owed to visitors and trespassers under the 1957 and 1984 Acts. It's built for university students and professional candidates working through cases, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 15 resources here, including a small set of mind maps and several flashcard decks. Start with the quiz, then build your own maps and flashcards.
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Top Nuisance and Occupiers' Liability resources
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36 questionsOccupiers Liability 1984 A trespasser is not a what?
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25 nodesoccupiers liability Defences · Entrants According to... · Definition · Test of control
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41 cardsSynoptic Study - Occupiers Liability What is the main purpose of Occupiers Liability?
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17 cardsUntitled
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94 nodesOccupiers Liability S.1 (1) OLA 1957 · Occupier · Visitors · common Duty of care · Independent Contractors · Warnings
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18 cardsW300 OLA 1957 - Def occupier
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26 cardsNUISANCE CASES PUBLIC THEN PRIVATE Attorney General v PYA Quarries
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9 cardsUntitled
Quizzes
Mind maps
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25 nodesoccupiers liability Defences · Entrants According to... · Definition · Test of control
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94 nodesOccupiers Liability S.1 (1) OLA 1957 · Occupier · Visitors · common Duty of care · Independent Contractors · Warnings
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22 nodesOLA 1984 - Trespassers A trespasser is someo... · The occupier owes a d... · S1(4) - what is the d... · Standard of a reasona... · S1(5) - has the occup... · Causation and remoten...
Flashcards
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41 cardsSynoptic Study - Occupiers Liability What is the main purpose of Occupiers Liability?
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17 cardsUntitled
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18 cardsW300 OLA 1957 - Def occupier
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26 cardsNUISANCE CASES PUBLIC THEN PRIVATE Attorney General v PYA Quarries
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9 cardsUntitled
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14 cardsCases For Occupiers Liability 1957 and 1984 Wheat v Lacon (1966)
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5 cardsOccupiers Liability Act 1984 Cases Ratcliff v McConnell (1999) Obvious dangers.
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5 cardsDefences What are not defences for nuisance?
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About Nuisance and Occupiers' Liability
GoConqr OriginalWhat this page covers
The resources here sit in two linked areas of tort law: nuisance, and the liability of occupiers for people who come onto their land. Most of the material is flashcards, with a quiz, a note and a few mind maps alongside.
- Nuisance: the deck NUISANCE CASES PUBLIC THEN PRIVATE lists cases such as Attorney General v PYA Quarries and Halsey v Esso Petroleum. The Defences deck asks what is and is not a defence, and touches on prescription, statutory authority and Allen v Gulf Oil Refining Ltd.
- Land and escape: the note Torts on Land - CASE LIST sets out Rylands v Fletcher, with accumulation, escape and a non-natural use of land.
- Occupiers' liability: mind maps, case decks and a quiz on the 1957 and 1984 Acts.
Where to start
Begin with the quiz Occupiers Liability 1984. It asks who a trespasser is, how the older harsh approach worked, and which case led the House of Lords to change the law. Your answers show quickly which parts need more attention.
Next, read the Synoptic Study - Occupiers Liability deck. It asks the basic questions: what the law is for, how it developed, and which Act governs lawful visitors and which governs trespassers.
Using maps and flashcards together
The mind map Occupiers Liability gives you the structure of the 1957 duty, including section 1(1) and Wheat v Lacon. The map OLA 1984 - Trespassers covers who counts as a trespasser and when a duty arises. Another map, occupiers liability, deals with warnings and why they may not be enough for children.
Once you can follow a map, move to the case decks. Cases For Occupiers Liability 1957 and 1984 lists cases such as Wheat v Lacon, Glasgow Corporation v Taylor and Jolley v London Borough of Sutton. Test yourself on the facts, then return to the quiz.
Where this unit sits
This unit belongs to the Tort and Delict strand of Civil law. Some resources mention A-level Law, but most are written at university level, so they suit case-heavy study. Teachers can use any of them as ready-made starting points.
Pick one deck today, work through it, and see what you can add yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Open the quiz Occupiers Liability 1984. It covers trespassers, the older harsh approach, why it was changed, and the House of Lords case that modified the law. It is a quick way to find gaps before moving to the mind maps and case decks.
What do the mind maps cover?
There are a few mind maps, all on occupiers' liability. One sets out the 1957 duty and Wheat v Lacon. Another covers warnings, including why they may not be enough for children. A third, OLA 1984 - Trespassers, explains who is a trespasser and when a duty is owed.
Is there material on nuisance as well as occupiers' liability?
Yes. The deck NUISANCE CASES PUBLIC THEN PRIVATE lists cases in order, public nuisance first. The Defences deck covers what is and is not a defence, and the note Torts on Land - CASE LIST sets out Rylands v Fletcher with its accumulation and escape elements.
Are these resources free, and who made them?
Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. Over 10 contributors have added to this page, so the styles and depth of the decks vary.
Which levels do they suit?
Most of the resources are at university level, so they suit university students and professional candidates. Teachers can use them as ready-made material. One listed resource mentions A-level Law, but the page as a whole leans toward university-level case study.
What if the case I need is missing?
Try the case decks first, such as Cases Only or Occupiers Liability Act 1984 Cases. If your case still isn't there, a free account lets you make your own flashcards, mind maps, quizzes and notes and save your quiz scores.