[micolo]

Hi all,

Wonder if anyone can help me up here. I have problem writing and identifying law issues for law essay questions and is a requirement for me to know.


Could anyone enlighten as to how to do it. Hope to hear from u guys. Thanks :p

Question:
A litre of milk has been spilled in an aisle of a Seven elven store for 2 hours and Joan was injured when she slipped in the puddle of milk created while shopping in the store. Consequently,Joan suffered spinal injuries and had to go to hospital. She incurred medical expenses of $2000. Additionally whilst recovering in the hospital joan fell off the stairs broke her leg n incurred a further expense of $1000.


It is a common practice for store assistant to keep premises clean and sae and to clean up any hazards immediately. The store . However was busy and Leo. The store manager instead of clearing up the spill he placed a small orange flag to alert the customer to the slippery area. Joan did not see the sign as she was running in the store as she was late for an appointment.


Required:
Advise Joan on her common law rights to recover compensation from either Leo of the seven Eleven store for her injuries or expenses.

[Clough]

Hi, micolo!

This is homework. Correct?

Thanks!

[micolo]

Hi Clough

Nope actually I have problem examining the issues of this case.So would appreciate if someone could help up.
. Main issue is I do nt know how to start writing the essay. :P

[LisaB4657]

If you're studying law right now then you should be somewhat familiar with the issues that the professor is concentrating on. Go back and look at the question. The first sentence says someone slipped and fell. Does that give them a right to sue? Is there anything else in the first sentence that might support a right to sue?

Now look at the second paragraph. Is there anything in there that might be a valid defense in a lawsuit? Is there anything else in that paragraph that might support a defense to a lawsuit?

[JudyKayTee]

I'm an accident investigator - liability varies from State to State. Some States require advance notice and no attempt to rectify a dangerous situation.

What State?