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Principle : The occupier of a premise owes a duty of care to all his invitees and visitors.Fact :…

The occupier's duty of care runs to lawful invitees and visitors; since Akash set out to commit theft, he ceased to be an invitee and became a trespasser, so his claim…

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Principle : The occupier of a premise owes a duty of care to all his invitees and visitors.Fact : Radhika's brother, Akash had come to visit her at her place. After seeing her wealth, Akash decided to commit theft that night. While he was trying to escape that night he got electrocuted by the wires which were fixed on the boundary walls. Akash plans to sue Radhika. Will his claim succeed?

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The occupier's duty of care runs to lawful invitees and visitors; since Akash set out to commit theft, he ceased to be an invitee and became a trespasser, so his claim fails: "No, because he himself is guilty of theft. He is no longer an invitee or visitor."

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