Legal Opinion

Leek v. Tacoma Baseball Club, Inc.

Washington Supreme Court

Decided March 29, 1951No. 31570PublishedCited by 27 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHamley, J.

— William J. Leek brought this action against Tacoma Baseball Club, Inc., to recover damages for serious personal injuries sustained when he was struck by a foul ball while watching a baseball game in defendant’s baseball park. The cause was tried to the court without a jury. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s case, defendant moved for dismissal. The motion was granted, and judgment was accordingly entered for defendant. Plaintiff has appealed.

The evidence, when viewed in a light most favorable to appellant, discloses the following facts: On the evening of August 4, 1949, Leek purchased a…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Cincinnati Base Ball Club Co. v. EnoOhio Supreme Court · 1925
  2. Quinn v. Recreation Park Assn.California Supreme Court · 1935
  3. Brisson v. Minneapolis Baseball & Athletic Ass'nSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1932
  4. Burr v. ClarkWashington Supreme Court · 1948
  5. Wells v. Minneapolis Baseball & Athletic Ass'nSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1913

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3Cited by27 opinions

  1. King v. Kayak Manufacturing Corp.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1989
  2. Mills v. Orcas Power & Light Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1960
  3. Jones v. LeonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1970
  4. Rose v. NevittWashington Supreme Court · 1960
  5. Pearce v. Motel 6, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1981

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