"Cause of Action: Occupiers' Liability provides a succinct overview of occupiers' liability law from the standpoint of the litigator, incorporating the latest case law and legislative developments in an easy-to-understand format. This primer takes you step-by-step through the basic principles and issues in this area of law, and how the various concepts apply in practice and litigation.Subjects covered include the following: who may be deemed an 'occupier' and what may be considered 'premises'; the elements of an occupiers' liability action; claims related to those based in occupiers' liability; vicarious liability; obligations of adjacent neighbours; dog owners' liability; offroad motorized vehicles and snowmobiles; the social host's duty of care to guests and others; limitation periods and notice requirements; defences to occupiers' liability claims; employer-employee and landlord-tenant relationships; discovery; damages; acting for the plaintiff; acting for the defendant. Cause of Action: Occupiers' Liability also features sample precedents of pleadings and other court documents."--pub. desc.