Legal Opinion
Frazier v. City of Norfolk
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided November 25, 1987No. Record 841357PublishedCited by 89 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCompton, J.
In this tort action against a municipality, we consider whether a particular city-owned building is a “recreational facility,” within the meaning of Code § 15.1-291, and, if so, whether the plaintiff failed as a matter of law to establish a prima facie case of gross negligence.
The statute in issue provides,
“No city or town which shall operate any bathing beach, swimming pool, park, playground or other recreational facility shall be liable in any civil action or proceeding for damages resulting from any injury to the person or property of any person caused by any act or omission constituting…
Also in this document: Concurring in part, dissenting in part.
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Brown v. LukhardSupreme Court of Virginia · 1985
- Hoggard v. City of RichmondSupreme Court of Virginia · 1939
- Martin v. CommonwealthSupreme Court of Virginia · 1982
- Town of Big Stone Gap v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1945
- COMMUNITY MOTOR BUS CO., INC. v. WindleySupreme Court of Virginia · 1983
3Cited by89 opinions
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