Asked by Tushar Kharbanda on Sep 30, 2024
What must a possessor of property do in order to exercise reasonable care for the safety of his invitees?
A) He must take appropriate steps to protect them against only the dangers he is aware of on his premises.
B) He must take appropriate steps to protect them against dangerous on-premises conditions that he is aware of,or reasonably should discover,whether or not the invitee is likely to discover them on her own.
C) He must take appropriate steps to protect them against dangerous on-premises conditions that he is aware of,or reasonably should discover,and that the invitee is unlikely to discover.
D) He must take appropriate steps to protect them against only the abnormally dangerous on-premises conditions that he is aware of,and that the invitee is unlikely to discover.
Invitees
Individuals who are invited onto a property for the benefit of the property owner, often in a business context, and are owed a high duty of care.
Reasonable Care
Reasonable care refers to the legal obligation to avoid acts or omissions that could foreseeably harm others, demonstrating the care a reasonable person would exercise under similar circumstances.
Dangerous Conditions
Circumstances or factors that pose a risk of injury to people or damage to property.
- Comprehend the responsibilities of property owners towards licensees and invitees.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the responsibilities of property owners towards licensees and invitees.