Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

golf liability`

I hit a errant golf shot and broke a window on a house on the course. Does the home owner assume the risk since the golf course was there before their house was built?


Asked on 6/21/09, 1:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: golf liability`

No, if you caused the errant golf ball to break the window on the house, you're responsible for paying for the damage to repair it. (Assumption of the risk is not a viable defense to a charge of negligence in this type of situation--in my opinion.)

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Answered on 6/27/09, 11:39 am


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