Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
Property Damage
If I hit a golf ball and cause property damage not on the golf course, am I responsible for the damages?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Property Damage
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Of course. You are responsbile both legally and morally. Despite the belief of many golfers, they are held to the same standards as everyone else under the law. Put yourself in the other party's place. Wouldn't you expect to be made whole if someone damgaged your property?
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: Property Damage
You certainly are morally responsible. You can argue the facts of the situation, but you admit to having caused the damage.