The respondent was seriously injured when he slipped and fell on the icy parking area of a rural farmhouse rented by the appellants.
The parking area had not been salted or sanded, which the appellants argued was consistent with local custom.
The respondent sued for damages under the Occupiers' Liability Act.
The trial judge found the appellants liable, and the Court of Appeal dismissed their appeal.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellants breached their statutory duty of care under s. 3(1) of the Act by doing nothing to make the premises reasonably safe.
The Court further held that the respondent's mere knowledge of the icy conditions did not mean he willingly assumed the legal risks under s. 4(1) of the Act, which preserves the strict volenti non fit injuria doctrine.
