Excelsior Wire Rope Co Ltd v Callan: HL 1930

The House dismissed an appeal by an occupier of land against a finding that he was liable for an injury occasioned to a child trespassing on his land.

Citations:

[1930] AC 404 HL(E)

Cited by:

CitedBritish Railways Board v Herrington HL 16-Feb-1972
Land-owner’s Possible Duty to Trespassers
The plaintiff, a child had gone through a fence onto the railway line, and been badly injured. The Board knew of the broken fence, but argued that they owed no duty to a trespasser.
Held: Whilst a land-owner owes no general duty of care to a . .
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Land, Torts – Other

Updated: 12 May 2022; Ref: scu.182866