Sometimes, accidents are just that
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0748) 1 December 2007, 143(1)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Outlines recent cases where accidents which have befallen members of the public on others' land have not resulted in compensation payable by landowners. A parish council which had filled in a hole it dug on a village green was not held responsible for injury caused by subsequent accidental uncovering of the hole. A tenant who suffered injuries as a result of dancing on her landlord's garage roof was not awarded damages as her actions were held to be trespass.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L141612 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 141612-1001 |
Outlines recent cases where accidents which have befallen members of the public on others' land have not resulted in compensation payable by landowners. A parish council which had filled in a hole it dug on a village green was not held responsible for injury caused by subsequent accidental uncovering of the hole. A tenant who suffered injuries as a result of dancing on her landlord's garage roof was not awarded damages as her actions were held to be trespass.