Golfer appeals over not being "fore!" warned
Feb 2009 |One always assumes a certain level of risk when partaking in any sport, even golf. But at what point does one become liable in negligence for hitting a ball that strikes another player causing injury? This newsletter explores the case of Pollard v Trude [2008] QCA 421 where the parties were participating in a club golf tournament when the appellant was struck in the head by the respondent's mishit ball.
Daniel Best, Partner | dbest@carternewell.com, Stacey Leeke, Solicitor
February Insurance Newsletter 2009