Vavaki Vahombe (Pvt) Ltd is a building and construction company operating from a number of sites in Harare. At one such site in the suburb of Hatcliffe there is a signposted warning in bold letters at the front gate of a very dilapidated two storey house where extensive renovations are taking place. The warning reads ‘This building site is private property, no unauthorised persons will be allowed entry, liability will not be accepted by the builders or owners for any injuries sustained by trespassers …’One wet afternoon, Aimless Murombo decided to seek shelter from the gushing winds and rain in one of the rooms on the ground floor of the building after having sneaked in unnoticed. Due to the poor state of the building some bricks fell on him and he sustained severe injuries all over the body. He comes to you for advice as to whether or not the builders are liable for the personal injuries he sustained.Required:Advise Aimless Murombo on the issue of the liability of Vavaki Vahombe (Pvt) Ltd for his personal injuries. (10 marks)
