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Court of Appeal—correct test for Occupiers' Liability (Pierce v West Sussex CC)

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Published on: 21 October 2013
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DR analysis: The Court of Appeal upheld an appeal where the judge had failed to apply the correct test with regard to a claim brought under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957, s 2 for injury sustained on school premises.

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