Whigham v. Pyle

Opinion by

Spaulding, J.,

Appellant Donald Whigham appeals from the granting of appellees’ motion for summary judgment in an action brought to recover for injuries suffered by Ms minor son, Gary, while trespassing on land owned by appellee James Pyle in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Appellee Pyle owns a 45.50-acre tract of undeveloped land surrounded by commercial and residential properties, including appellants’ residence. Gary and Ms minor friends had regularly flown kites, played football and baseball, and ridden bicycles on appellee’s property. Pyle knew about, and had…