Richmond County, Georgia Premises liability law

Richmond County, Georgia Premises liability law

Premises liability law in Richmond County, Georgia is that body of law that makes the person who has possession of land or premises responsible for certain injuries suffered by individuals who are present on the premises.

While certain premises claims, such as "slip and fall" cases, may appear simple, in few states the regulation now very much favors the premises owner. Thus, when assessing a premises liability case, it is usually helpful to consult with premises liability a lawyer.
Within the context of premises liability, a person "possesses" land or premises when:
• The individual is in occupation of the land with intent to control it;
• That individual has been in occupation of land with intent to control it, if no other individual has subsequently occupied it with intent to control it; or
• The person is entitled to immediate occupation of the land, when no other person is in possession as just defined.

As per the premises liability law of most jurisdictions it is vital to determine if the plaintiff was an "invitee", a "licensee", or a "trespasser". The defendant's obligation to the plaintiff can vary significantly based on how the plaintiff is classified. "Premises" must be read broadly to include land, premises, or places of business. The "possessor" is the individual in possession of the premises.

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