Skydivers Vs. Neighbor McNasty
A skydiver at the DropZone.com forum brings up an interesting legal question. He has jumped at a drop zone that has an unfriendly neighbor, aka Neighbor McNasty.
Occasionally, an errant parachutist may land on this man’s property, or even just close by then cross the property line while running out their landing. The neighbor got fed up with this and has erected a menacing fence. One with solid steel poles and topped with barbed wire.
Surely, Neighbor McNasty knows the barbed wire could seriously injure a skydiver. Is he legally liable if that happens, or is it a completely reasonable way to keep out trespassers.
I believe, legally, this property owner has just as much right to use barbed wire as anybody else. It is not his fault if a skydiver lands on it. They are the ones assuming the risk in this risky activity. However, morally, it may be wrong. A solid fence without barbed wire is adequate.
So, I am undecided on this issue. I guess you could say I’m on the fence.
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