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· 7/15/1855

Draper v. Day & Orvis

Citations

  • 11 How. Pr. 439

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  • finding as a matter of law that the danger of drowning in a pond or lake is an open and obvious danger that is known by all, including the nine-year-old child who drowned in a pond
  • “The danger from fire or water is one that even young children may be said to apprehend.”
  • danger of drowning in swimming pool is apparent and open danger to nine-year-old boy

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