Asked by Jashanpreet Dhillon on Sep 30, 2024
Today,trespassers who are injured while on someone else's land:
A) never recover against the landowner in a negligence action.
B) recover against the landowner in a negligence action only when permitted by statute.
C) recover only when the possessor knows they are likely to trespass.
D) recover only when the owner willfully and wantonly injures them after their presence is known.
Trespassers
People who go onto or stay on premises without having been given consent or lawful authority.
Negligence Action
A legal claim arising from injuries or damages caused by one's failure to exercise a reasonable standard of care.
Landowner
An individual or entity that holds legal ownership of land or property.
- Distinguish between licensees, invitees, and trespassers pertaining to the regulations governing property law.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between licensees, invitees, and trespassers pertaining to the regulations governing property law.
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