1. One to whom a license is granted.
2. One who has permission to enter or use another’s premises, but only for one’s own purposes and not for the occupier’s benefit. • The occupier has a duty to warn the licensee of any dangerous conditions known to the occupier but unknown to the licensee. An example of a licensee is a social guest. Cf. INVITEE; TRESPASSER. [Cases: Licenses 43. C.J.S. Easements § 9; Licenses § 88.]
bare licensee. A licensee whose presence on the premises the occupier tolerates but does not necessarily approve, such as one who takes a shortcut across another’s land.
— Also termed naked licensee; mere licensee. [Cases: Licenses 43. C.J.S. Easements § 9; Licenses § 88.]
licensee by invitation. One who is expressly or impliedly permitted to enter another’s premises to transact business with the owner or occupant or to perform an act benefiting the owner or occupant. [Cases: Licenses 43. C.J.S. Easements § 9; Licenses § 88.]
licensee by permission. One who has the owner’s permission or passive consent to enter the owner’s premises for one’s own convenience, curiosity, or entertainment. [Cases: Licenses 43. C.J.S. Easements § 9; Licenses § 88.]
licensee with an interest. See INVITEE.
mere licensee. See bare licensee.
naked licensee. See bare licensee.
