Can a homeowner be sued if someone was playing volleyball on their property and hurt themself?
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Can a homeowner be sued if someone was playing volleyball on their property and hurt themself?
Asked on September 5, 2012 under Personal Injury, South Dakota
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
This depends upon whether or not the homeowner was acting in a negligent manner. If the homeowner was acting in a negligent manner, then the homeowner can be held personally liable for any injuries which occurred on their property. Generally the property's homeonwers insurance policy will cover claims such as this and thus the homeowner should be protected from any personal liability.
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