Invitee, Licensee, Trespasser: How Wyoming Premises Law Classifies Visitors

The duty a Wyoming property owner owes you depends partly on why you were on the property.

Invitees Get the Highest Protection

An invitee — a customer in a store, a guest at a business — is owed a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe and to warn of known hazards. Most slip-and-fall and premises claims involve invitees.

Licensees

A licensee enters for their own purposes with permission, such as a social guest. Owners must warn of known dangers but have a somewhat narrower duty than they owe invitees.

Trespassers

Owners owe limited duties to trespassers, mainly to avoid willful or wanton harm — though special rules can apply to child trespassers and attractive nuisances like pools or equipment.

Why Classification Matters

Your status shapes the standard of care and the strength of your claim. Wyoming's comparative-fault rule then applies. A free review evaluates both your classification and the owner's conduct.

This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Wyoming attorney.