Chatham County, Georgia Premises liability law
Premises liability law in Chatham County, Georgia is the body of law that makes the person who is in possession of land or premises liable for certain injuries suffered by persons who are present on the premises.
Although few premises cases, like “slip and fall” cases, may seem simple, in certain states the rules now very much favors the premises owner. Therefore, while assessing a premises liability claim, it is usually helpful to consult with premises liability an attorney.
Within the context of premises liability, an individual “possesses” land or premises if:
• That person is in occupation of the land with intent to control it;
• The individual has been in occupation of land with intent to control it, when no other person has later occupied it with intent to control it; or
• That person is entitled to immediate occupation of the land, if no other person is in possession as just defined.
As per the premises liability law of most states it is important to determine if the claimant was an “invitee”, a “licensee”, or a “trespasser”. The defendant’s responsibility to the plaintiff can differ substantially depending upon how the plaintiff is classified. “Premises” should be read broadly to include land, premises, or places of business. The “possessor” is the individual in possession of the premises.
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