Ziginow v. Redford Jaycees

Plaintiffs appeal directed verdicts entered against them in favor of all defendants. Defendants had moved for directed verdicts at the close of plaintiffs’ proofs, after four and one-half days of jury trial. Plaintiffs appeal as of right.

On July 4, 1977, defendant Redford Jaycees held its annual fireworks display at Bell Creek Park in Redford Township. The park is located at the intersection of Five Mile and Inkster Roads. Defendant Jaycees had secured its usual permit for the fireworks display from defendant Wayne County Road Commission, which owned and operated the park. Part of the…