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What is Possession of Premises?

The person is in an occupation of the land with intent to control it;
The person has been in occupation of land with intent to control it if no other person has subsequently occupied it with intent to control it; or
The person is entitled to immediate occupation of the land if no other person is in possession as just defined.

What is Possession of Premises?

The person is in an occupation of the land with intent to control it;
The person has been in occupation of land with intent to control it if no other person has subsequently occupied it with intent to control it; or
The person is entitled to immediate occupation of the land if no other person is in possession as just defined.

What is Possession of Premises?

The person is in an occupation of the land with intent to control it;
The person has been in occupation of land with intent to control it if no other person has subsequently occupied it with intent to control it; or
The person is entitled to immediate occupation of the land if no other person is in possession as just defined.

What is Possession of Premises?

The person is in an occupation of the land with intent to control it;
The person has been in occupation of land with intent to control it if no other person has subsequently occupied it with intent to control it; or
The person is entitled to immediate occupation of the land if no other person is in possession as just defined.

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Premises Liability Attorney

Premises Liability law is the body of law which makes the person who is in possession of land or premises responsible for certain injuries suffered by persons who are present on the premises and can require a premises liability attorney. Although some premises cases, such as so-called “slip and fall” cases, can seem simple, in some states the law now very much favors the premises owner. Thus, in assessing a premises liability case, it is often helpful to consult with a premises liability attorney. If you wish to ask a premises liability attorney, you will find us in the Oregon Lawyer Locator. A premises owner faced with a lawsuit should file a claim with his insurance carrier.

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Why Does the Status of the Plaintiff Matter?

Under the premises liability law of most jurisdictions, it is necessary to determine if the plaintiff was an “invitee,” a “licensee,” or a “trespasser.” The defendant’s duty to the plaintiff can vary significantly depending upon how the plaintiff is classified. (Some jurisdictions have modified these definitions.) In the definitions below, “premises” should be read broadly to include land, premises, or places of business. The “possessor” is the person in possession of the premises. As your premises liability attorney, we will represent you.

Why Does the Status of the Plaintiff Matter?

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Invitee

An invitee is a person who is invited to enter or remain on the premises for a commercial benefit to the possessor of premises, or for a purpose directly or indirectly connected with business dealings with the possessor. An invitation may be either express or implied. (Example: A customer in a department store is an invitee, as the department store actively invites the public to come to the premises and to purchase merchandise while on the premises.) A premises owner owes the highest duty of care to an invitee.

Licensee

A licensee is a person who is invited to enter or remain on the premises for any purpose other than a business or commercial one with the express or implied permission of the owner or person in control of the premises. A social guest is considered to be a licensee, not an invitee.

Trespasser

A trespasser is a person who goes upon the premises of another without an express or implied invitation, for his or her purposes, and not in the performance of any duty to the owner. It is typically not necessary for a defendant to establish that the trespasser had unlawful intent in making such an entry.

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