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Torts Reasoning - 2
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The occupier of a premise owes a duty of care to all his invitees and visitors.
Sakalchand who was owning a big house, with a compound wall, constructed an underground tank to store water. This was covered by gunny bags since the work was not complete. The post-man who came inside to deliver a registered letter fell into this tank and got hurt. It may be noted that there was a box outside the compound wall, wherein all the mails could have been deposited. The post man filed a suit against Sakalchand claiming compensation.
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:" 13px;="">The occupier of a premise owes a duty of care to all his invitees and visitors. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:" 13px;=""> The post man may not be an invitee but is a legitimate visitor.