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Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002
151Limitation on strict liability under innkeeper’s liability
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151 Limitation on strict liability under innkeeper’s liability
(1) This section applies to an accommodation provider’s liability under
innkeeper’s liability for a loss of the guest’s property.
(2) The liability for the loss is limited to the limitation amount for each
accommodation unit provided for the use of the guest on the day of
the loss, despite—
(a) the amount of the loss on the day; or
(b) the number of guests who, on the day, are provided with the use
of the accommodation unit and suffer a loss of property.
(3) Despite the limitation on the liability to the limitation amount, the
accommodation provider’s liability is subject to the defences
available at common law for an innkeeper, including the perils of
travel defences.