Generally Speaking,there Are Three Sets of Rules for the Tort

question 71

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking,there are three sets of rules for the tort of occupiers' liability: the traditional common law rules,the judicially modified common law rules,and the statutory rules.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Under the traditional common law rules,an occupier was merely required to refrain from intentionally or recklessly injuring a licencee.
• B)Under the judicially modified common law rules,an occupier must protect both licencees and invitees from unusual dangers.
• C)Under the traditional common law rules,a licencee was a person who had permission to be on the premises and whose presence on the premises furthered the occupier's economic interests.
• D)Under the statutory rules,there is no need to classify a visitor when determining the precise content of an occupier's duty of care.
• E)No duty of care is owed to a trespasser under the new statutory rules.