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High Court dismisses claim for personal injuries brought against a sporting organisation by one of its members, who suffered serious injuries from falling through the roof of the clubhouse while assisting in the removal of slates, on the grounds that - as a member - the plaintiff was an 'occupier' rather than a 'visitor' under the relevant legislation, and that there was no reason to depart from the longstanding rule that a person could not sue himself or herself.
Personal injuries - plaintiff removing slates from roof of clubhouse - voluntary work carried out as member of club - whether plaintiff was a 'visitor' within the meaning of the Occupiers’ Liability Act, 1995 - whether a duty of care - club not covered by insurance policy - serious injuries - whether claim maintainable at law - as member of the club, the plaintiff was an 'occupier' - longstanding legal principle that a club cannot be sued by one of its members - unincorporated association - English jurisprudence on the principle.
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