Holmes v Consolidated Hotels Ltd. [1973] JJ 2407 (31 May 1973)

Holmes v Consolidated Hotels Ltd. [1973] JJ 2407 (31 May 1973)

The occupier is liable for damage to invitees caused by the actions of an employee acting within the scope of actual or ostensible authority.

Citation
[1973] JJ 2407
Parties
Plaintiff: Holmes; Defendant: Consolidated Hotels Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 May 1973
Procedural Posture
Tort / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Occupiers' Liability, Duty of Care, Liability for Employees
Tort Law Occupiers' Liability Duty of Care Liability for Employees

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Parties

Holmes

Plaintiff

Consolidated Hotels Ltd.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Tort / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the occupier owes a duty of care to invitees for damage caused by actions of an employee acting within the scope of actual or ostensible authority

Ratio Decidendi

The occupier is liable for damage to invitees caused by the actions of an employee acting within the scope of actual or ostensible authority.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff