Law test

Individual Report cover sheet

Student Name: ______________________________________________________________

Student Identification Number: ________________________________________________

Course Abbreviation and Number: LAW201

Course Title: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM LAW

Instructor(s): Mr Pascal Christian

Due Date of report: Wednesday 18th March 2020 @ 12pm

Please read the attached article “Hotel not to blame ….” and then answer the subsequent questions (45 marks)

1) What pool safety laws did the hotel have to comply with and what did they NOT have to do as per the law? (5 points)

2) Where a property owner undertakes to perform an act, even though it is under no obligation to do so, a duty may arise to perform the act appropriately. Explain what this means. (5 points)

3) What is meant by the statement (on the 2nd column of the case)...“Michigan courts have recognised …….act appropriately”? (5 points)

4) What was the main reason why security cameras were installed in the hotel?

(5 points)

5) What was significant about the cameras and their placement? (5 points)

6) When dealing with this case, what 4 elements of a case should a lawyer be concerned with? (5 points)

7) Identify what are the 4 elements in this case (5 Points)

8) List and explain 5 main functions of Law that could be applied in this case. (5 points)

9) Argue whether Comparative Negligence or contributory Negligence can be applied in this case (5 points)