Christians v. Homestake Enterprises, Ltd.

Rick Christians was injured in an explosion involving blasting caps stolen by two other boys from property owned by Homestake Enterprises, Ltd. Because the theft involved a trespass by children, the trial court instructed the jury on the attractive nuisance doctrine. Although we agree with Homestake that the attractive nuisance doctrine does not apply to the facts here, we conclude that Homestake was not prejudiced by the instruction. The court’s instructions reasonably informed the jury of Homestake’s duty as a possessor of land, and the jury’s finding of negligence is supported by credible…