Premises Liability - Invitee Duty

Pronunciation: PREM-uh-sez ly-uh-BIL-uh-tee - in-VY-tee DOO-tee

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Definition

Land possessor owes invitees duty to inspect premises and make safe or warn of non-obvious dangerous conditions. Invitee enters for purpose related to possessor's business or for mutual benefit. Highest duty owed. Includes duty to discover hidden dangers through reasonable inspection.

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