The Alkabe Corporation owned a large piece of land on which it planned to develop a shopping

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The Alkabe Corporation owned a large piece of land on which it planned to develop a shopping mall. When the starting date of that project was delayed, the company erected a one-metre-high fence around the site and posted a notice: "absolutely no trespassing." The site nevertheless became a very popular play area for local children. A number of young teens created a large ramp that they used for jumping their bikes. Alkabe learned of that fact, but it took no steps to stop the children from playing on the site. Some time later, Jyoti, a 13-year-old, was seriously injured when she flipped her bike while racing over the ramp. Would Alkabe be held liable for the tort of occupiers' liability under the traditional common law rules? Assuming that the accident occurred in the jurisdiction in which you live, will Alkabe be held liable for the tort of occupiers' liability? Explain your answer.

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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Managing the Law The Legal Aspects of Doing Business

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