Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota

We live along a river in Minnesota. The neighborhood children like to cut through our yard to get to the river. I would prefer that they find a different access to the river but my husband seems to think we do not have the right to refuse access Part of my problem is I just prefer them not cutting through my yard. I'm also not sure if we would be held accountable if one of them were to get hurt Who's right


Asked on 5/25/10, 10:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

If there is no easement, you can restrict access across your property and, you could be liable for injuries to trespasseres if:

(1) you know that the area is frequented by trespassers; and'

(2) a dangerous condition exits creating a risk of ham.

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Answered on 5/26/10, 2:40 pm


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