Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

Golf Course Liability

Master community association golf course is located between two

major streets surrounding a condominum (has its own

association). Most holes abut street. If golfer hits a ball and it goes

into the street and

1. hits a car

2. causes car to cause further damage to cars or structures

3. hits window in condominium

4. hits individual in condominium

Who is liable and does it matter whether the golfer is a guest or a

master community association member?


Asked on 5/30/03, 10:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Golf Course Liability

Depending upon additonal factors the course owner and golfer may be responsible.

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Answered on 5/30/03, 2:55 pm
Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

Re: Golf Course Liability

Interesting question. The answer must be very fact specific. I had a case of a ball hit from the driving range on a tight course from the driving range. I collected from the homeowners insurance policy any from the owner of the course.I also found that the architect had recommended placement of a wire screen to prevent such accidents that was never built. A full attempt to answer to your question would require a three day seminar and a jury would likely have its own opinion.

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Answered on 5/30/03, 4:43 pm


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