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Occupier's Liability in Practice - What do Property Owners and Occupiers Need to Know?
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Raymond Leung Barrister-at-law, Temple Chambers
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| Date: |
11 September 2010, Saturday |
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9:30 am to 12:45 pm
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| Level: |
Update |
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| Fee: |
HK$ 1,800 | HK$ 1,530 - 15% off for those who register online |
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| Certificate of Attendance: |
HK$30 for members who register online per course
HK$50 for non-members per course |
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English |
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LLT050 |
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Courses & Seminars Limited
22nd Floor,
100 Queen's Road Central,
Hong Kong
MAP |
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| Categories: |
Civil Litigation & Procedures
Personal Injury
Property / Land
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Individual Discount Package |
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| Course Details |
Ownership or occupation of premises carries potential risks and liabilities. This course will re-visit the long established principles of occupiers' liability and track its development and application in Hong Kong. The recent important case of Waan Chuen Ming will also be discussed. |
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Highlights of the course include: |
- Who is an "occupier" for the purpose of the Occupiers Liability Ordinance (Cap 314)
- "Common duty of care" examined
- duty to children
- duty to skilled visitors
- recent case of Waan Chuen Ming vs Lo Kin Nam trading as Kar Kin Engineering & Supplier Co and Luen Hing Fat Coating & Finishing Factory Limited
- Premises liability an "activity duty" vs "occupancy duty"?
- duty to trespassers
- position of landlords
- duty implied in contract and protection afforded to strangers to contract
- Comparing causes of action based on breach of common duty of care vs. negligence / nuisance
- Occupiers’ liability in the context of multi-storeys buildings
- Defences – contributory negligence; engaging independent contractors; extent of duty to check credentials of independent contractors etc.
- Pleadings & Procedure
- Public liability insurance and tip for occupiers to minimize potential liability
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| Comments |
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“The materials were detailed, sufficient and well-arranged”
“The information was up-to-date and practical”
“It was very fruitful. Notes were very precise and concise. Good information”
“It clarified the concept of occupier’s liability”
“Cases were usefully summarized and carefully categorized in the notes and during the seminar”
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