Talk:English Tort Law

=Understanding of Torts=

volenti
NO duty is owed ... to any person in respect of risks willingly accepted as his by that person.

Occupiers Liability Act 1957
the nature of the duty imposed by law in consequence of a person's occupation or control of premises.
 * Who is the occupier?
 * More than one occupier in control of the same premises
 * For 'control', actual possession may not be necessary

Consumer Protection Act 1987
Anyone supplying defective products within the European Union, even if they are imported from outside, is stricly liable in tort if the defect causes injury to person or property.