Cause of Action Occupiers Liability

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Cause of Action: Occupiers' Liability provides a succinct overview of occupiers' liability law from the standpoint of the litigator, incorporating the latest case law and legislative developments in an easy-to-understand format. This primer takes you step-by-step through the basic principles and issues in this area of law, and how the various concepts apply in practice and litigation. Subjects covered include the following: • who may be deemed an 'occupier' and what may be considered 'premises' • the elements of an occupiers' liability action • claims related to those based in occupiers' liability • vicarious liability • obligations of adjacent neighbours • dog owners' liability • offroad motorized vehicles and snowmobiles • the social host's duty of care to guests and others • limitation periods and notice requirements • defences to occupiers' liability claims • employer-employee and landlord-tenant relationships • discovery • damages • acting for the plaintiff • acting for the defendant. Cause of Action: Occupiers' Liability also features sample precedents of pleadings and other court documents.