Premises Liability for Defective Step
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Généré par l'IAThe claimant sought damages for injuries sustained from a fall on the defendant's property, alleging the fall was caused by a defective step and lack of proper maintenance. The court reasoned that the evidence, particularly photographic evidence and expert testimony, supported a finding that the step was indeed defective and presented an unreasonable hazard, and that the defendant had actual or constructive notice of this dangerous condition. Therefore, the court concluded that the defendant breached their duty of care to the plaintiff, leading to the injuries, and affirmed the verdict for the plaintiff.
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Généré par l'IAArt. 66 al. 1 LTF, Art. 68 al. 2 LTF, Art. 64 LTF; Premises Liability for Defective Step: The court reasoned that the evidence, particularly photographic evidence and expert testimony, supported a finding that the step was indeed defective and presented an unreasonable hazard, and that the defendant had actual or constructive notice of this dangerous condition. Therefore, the court concluded that the defendant breached their duty of care to the plaintiff, leading to the injuries, and affirmed the verdict for the plaintiff.
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Généré par l'IACited in the dispositive order concerning the allocation of legal costs to the appellant.
Cited in the dispositive order concerning the allocation of legal costs to the respondent.
Cited in the dispositive order concerning the allocation of legal aid to the appellant.
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