Bell v. Page
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtBobbitt, J.
Although the complaint contains general allegations that defendant’s swimming pool was attractive to children, there is neither allegation nor evidence that children other than guests of the motel had permission, express or implied, to go upon defendant’s motel premises. Defendant’s allegations and evidence are to the effect that such children, including Richard, had been given positive warning not to come upon defendant’s motel premises and particularly to keep away from the pool.
“A person has the right to maintain, an unenclosed pond or pool on his premises. It is not an act of negligence…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Aldridge Ex Rel. Aldridge v. HastySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1954
- Ledbetter v. . EnglishSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1914
- Short v. Chapman Ex Rel. RhoneySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1964
- State v. CopeSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1954
- Jones v. SchafferSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1960
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3Cited by38 opinions
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- Gore v. George J. Ball, IncorporatedSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1971
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