Legal Opinion
Davis v. State
Washington Supreme Court
Decided September 6, 2001No. 70212-8PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.
— The issue in this case is whether tire tracks made in sandy terrain by recreational riders leading to a naturally created drop-off constitute an artificial condition for purposes of qualifying as an exception to Washington’s recreational use immunity statutes. See RCW 4.24.200, .210. We hold the injury-causing condition in this case is not artificial and the State is not liable for the petitioner’s injuries.
FACTS
Joseph Davis (Davis) was injured after launching off a 20- to 30-foot drop-off while riding his motorcycle at the Beverly Dunes Recreation Area (Beverly Dunes). Beverly Dunes is…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Wilson v. SteinbachWashington Supreme Court · 1982
- Ravenscroft v. Washington Water Power Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1998
- Egede-Nissen v. Crystal Mountain, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1980
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- Davis v. StateCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2000
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