Johnson v. Village of New London

The instant appeal requires this court to determine whether a political subdivision, which holds land open to certain recreational use without charge, is immune from tort liability to a recreational user who is injured on such property. For the reasons expressed infra, we answer this question in the affirmative.

It is axiomatic that a motion for summary judgment may only be granted where there exists no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Civ. R. 56(C). Moreover, summary judgment is inappropriate unless it appears from the…