Premises Liability
/ˈprɛmɪsɪz laɪˈbɪlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of a property owner or occupier for injuries sustained by persons on the premises due to unsafe conditions.
The store was found liable under premises liability for the customer's slip and fall accident.
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Commentary
Premises liability specifically concerns the duty owed to different categories of entrants and varies by jurisdiction; careful distinction among invitees, licensees, and trespassers is important in drafting and litigation.
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