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08-17-2009, 11:43 AM
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Illinois while walking on a golf course to set up a fun raiser raffle I was struck in the eye by golf ball. Would the course be liable? |
08-17-2009, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by df4749  Illinois while walking on a golf course to set up a fun raiser raffle I was struck in the eye by golf ball. Would the course be liable? | You were walking on the course. You assumed the risk of getting hit by a golf ball.
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08-17-2009, 11:52 AM
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| | | Getting hit by a ball is a risk that you assume when you walk onto a golf course.
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08-28-2009, 01:30 PM
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| | | Actually the person that hit the golf ball is liable for any medical bills. It is the responsibility of the golfer if anything happens, ie,hit someone, break a car window, house window, etc. |
08-28-2009, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by captain149 Actually the person that hit the golf ball is liable for any medical bills. It is the responsibility of the golfer if anything happens, ie,hit someone, break a car window, house window, etc. | The question asked was "Would the course be liable? ".
The answer to that question is no. | |
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