If you’re laying a public golf course and a missed golf shot hit and broke a window of a house that boarders the course, who is responsible?
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If you’re laying a public golf course and a missed golf shot hit and broke a window of a house that boarders the course, who is responsible?
Asked on May 11, 2012 under Insurance Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The answer to your question is that the person who hit the golf ball that broke the window of a property owner is responsible for making good on the repairs of the window. Your question is no different than if you had your car parked on the street and a person mowing the lawn kicked up a rock and broke the windshield on your car.
The person operating the lawn mower would be legally obligated to pay for the windshield.
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