Bartlett v. Chebuhar

The Bartletts have appealed from a district court ruling dismissing their claims against Martin Chebuhar. The Bartletts claim that Chebuhar was negligent when he hit a golf ball that struck Larry Bartlett in the eye. We reverse and remand.

On May 15, 1987, both Larry Bartlett and Martin Chebuhar were playing golf at the Washington Golf and Country Club. Larry was playing hole number three at about the same time Martin was playing hole number nine. Martin’s tee shot on hole nine fell somewhat towards the right of the fairway. Martin's second shot went sharply to the right and landed in front of…