attractive nuisance

• Terme juridique désignant un danger présent sur une propriété qui peut attirer des enfants, incapables d'en percevoir le risque, et qui peut engager la responsabilité du propriétaire en cas d'accident ou de blessure.

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.

   piège attractif

   • 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.