Legal Opinion

Neal v. Wilkes

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided July 20, 2004No. Docket 122498PublishedCited by 137 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMarkman, J.

We granted leave to appeal to consider whether defendant is exempt from liability pursuant to the recreational land use act (RUA), MCL 324.73301(1), for injuries plaintiff sustained while riding an all-*663terrain vehicle (ATV) on defendant’s property. The trial court granted defendant’s motion for summary disposition, concluding that the RUA bars plaintiffs cause of action against defendant. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that defendant is not exempt from liability for injuries that occurred to plaintiff while riding an ATV on the mowed portion of defendant’s backyard because the RUA…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. United States v. TurketteSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
  2. Robinson v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 2000
  3. Sun Valley Foods Co. v. WardMichigan Supreme Court · 1999
  4. Roberts v. Mecosta County General HospitalMichigan Supreme Court · 2002
  5. Donajkowski v. Alpena Power Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1999

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3Cited by137 opinions

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