Shields v. Pittsburgh School District

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

The minor plaintiff, Steve Shields, seven years of age, on August 13, 1960, about 7:30 o’clock p.m., while in a playground maintained by the defendant, the School District of the City of Pittsburgh, on land adjacent to one of its elementary schools, fell against an allegedly defective fence injuring his eye, resulting in its loss of vision.

This suit for damages followed. Plaintiffs contend that the school district was negligent in allowing the gate, or entrance to the playground to remain open during the school vacation period, and in permitting the fence enclosure…