The Decision in Burnie Port Authority V General Jones Pty

question 22

Multiple Choice

The decision in Burnie Port Authority v General Jones Pty Ltd (1994) 68 ALR 331 was based on the fact that:

• A)the landlord of the premises allowed a dangerous substance to escape and damage another's property.
• B)the landlord of the premises employed a contractor enter and carry out a dangerous activity.
• C)the tenant employed a contractor who was negligent.
• D)the landlord failed to have premises properly inspected.

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