Salevan v. Wilmington Park, Inc.
Superior Court of Delaware
72 A.2d 239 (Del. Super. 1950)
Relevant factsFree
Salevan (plaintiff) was walking near a baseball field when she was struck and injured by a ball that flew out of the park; she sued the field's owner, Wilmington Park, Inc. (Wilmington Park) (defendant), and testimony established that Wilmington Park had taken some precautions, but that on average 16 to 18 balls still left the park during a typical game.
IssueFree
Whether the precautions taken by the owner of a ballpark are reasonable if 16 to 18 balls are hit out of the park in an average game.