Mercer Univ. v. Stofer

Peterson, Justice.

**191The Recreational Property Act shields from liability a property owner "who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use the property for recreational purposes[.]" OCGA § 51-3-23. The question in this case is what that phrase means. After careful consideration of the statutory text and a thorough review of our case law, we conclude that whether immunity is available under this provision requires a determination of the true scope and nature of the landowner's invitation1 to use its property, and this determination properly is informed…