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The Usher Said Safe
Anderson v. Kansas City Baseball Club (1950)
Charge: Negligence - fan moved by an usher to an unscreened seat and told it was safe (suit against the club)Court: Supreme Court of MissouriDocket: Double Play
Is a ballclub liable when its usher moves a fan to an unscreened seat and assures her it is safe?
The facts
A woman at a 1947 ballgame was first seated behind protective netting, then an usher moved her to an unscreened seat. She asked whether it was safe there, and the usher allegedly told her yes. Shortly after, a foul ball struck and injured her. She sued the club, arguing it failed to warn her of the danger and, worse, falsely assured her the seat was safe.
You have the facts the court had. Guilty or not guilty? Call it in the game with your friends, then see what the court actually decided. Wrong call, you drink.
Citation: Anderson v. Kansas City Baseball Club, 231 S.W.2d 170 (Mo. 1950)
Read more at law.justia.com. The source reveals the outcome.