attractive nuisance

• Juristischer Begriff für einen gefährlichen Zustand auf einem Grundstück, der Kinder anzieht, die die Gefahr nicht erkennen; der Eigentümer kann für daraus entstehende Verletzungen haftbar gemacht werden.

A legal term referring to a dangerous condition on a property that is likely to attract children, who may not recognize the risk, and for which the property owner may be held liable for any resulting injuries.

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   A legal doctrine that holds a property owner liable for injuries caused to children who are attracted to a dangerous object or condition on the property.

   attraktive Gefahrenquelle

   • The swimming pool was considered an attractive nuisance, so the owner had to install a fence.
   • The abandoned construction site was deemed an attractive nuisance by the court.
   • Under the attractive nuisance doctrine, the homeowner was held responsible for the child's injury.