Legal Opinion
Mercer v. State of California
California Court of Appeal
Decided December 21, 1987No. B024385PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
STONE, P. J.
Appellant/plaintiff Steven Dale Mercer challenges the dismissal of his personal injury lawsuit against respondent/defendant State of California following the granting of respondent’s motion for summary judgment. The motion was made on the ground that the case fell within the purview of Government Code section 831.2, which immunizes public agencies from claims for injuries sustained on unimproved public lands. We affirm.
Background
Respondent owns and manages Pismo State Beach. The park’s natural resources offer a variety of recreational activities including swimming, hiking,…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Rendak v. State of CaliforniaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1971
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3Cited by15 opinions
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