https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=11135 Liability for injuries from a fallen signboard rests on the occupier's duty to maintain fixtures facing public pathways; res ipsa loquitur and strict liability may apply when an object under the defendant's control injures a passer-by. Foreseeable local weather does not automatically establish an act of God defence. Outsourcing installation does not absolve the owner where ongoing maintenance was not ensured. Statutory permission requirements for signage are relevant to compliance but do not negate the tortious duty to prevent harm. en-us Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:09:05 +0530 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:09:05 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=11135 Liability for injuries from a fallen signboard rests on the occupier's duty to maintain fixtures facing public pathways; res ipsa loquitur and strict liability may apply when an object under the defendant's control injures a passer-by. Foreseeable local weather does not automatically establish an act of God defence. Outsourcing installation does not absolve the owner where ongoing maintenance was not ensured. Statutory permission requirements for signage are relevant to compliance but do not negate the tortious duty to prevent harm. Articles Other Topics Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:09:05 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=11135