City of Jackson v. Doe Ex Rel. J.J.

DICKINSON, Presiding Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Two girls sued the City of Jackson, Mississippi, after they were molested in a public park operated by the City. The City moved for summary judgment, arguing that it was immune from suit. The trial court denied the motion. Because the City’s operation of the park was a discretionary function, we granted the City’s petition for interlocutory appeal and now reverse the trial court and render judgment for the City.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. In July 2001, eight-year-old Jane Doe and thirteen-year-old Lisa Roe1 were playing unsupervised at the…