Copeland v. Larson

Larson’s Beach Resort is located on the eastern shore of Lake Waubesa and consists of a general store with a short-order restaurant, boat launch and docking facilities, six rental cabins, general facilities, and the main T-shaped pier from which the plaintff dived or slipped. It has been the custom of the general public for a number of years to swim and dive from this pier without restriction and without paying any charge because no such charge was ever imposed.

On the day of the accident, the plaintiff went to the resort with two of his friends in their swimming suits for a swim. Neither the…