Invitee

Pronunciation: in-vuh-TEE

Torts › Premises Liability

Definition

A person who enters another's land for a purpose related to the landowner's business or for the mutual benefit of both parties. Invitees are owed the highest duty of care in premises liability - the landowner must inspect the premises, discover hidden dangers, and either make them safe or warn about them. This classification creates greater liability than for licensees or trespassers.

Related terms

• Premises Liability — A landowner's or occupier's liability for injuries occurring on their property. The duty of care owed depends on…
• Licensee — Person who enters land with possessor's permission for licensee's own purpose, not for possessor's benefit. Social guests are…
• Trespasser — Person who enters land without permission or privilege. Possessor generally owes no duty except to refrain from willful…
• Duty of Care — A legal obligation to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. The duty of care is…

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