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Dec. 6, 2002

'Puck Stops Here' as Court Denies Liability for Injury

Focus Column - Tort Law - By Michael Paul Thomas - Property owners are required to use due care to eliminate dangerous conditions on their property. Yet, under the doctrine of primary assumption of risk, courts have exempted sporting venues from this duty where a particular danger is an integral part of the sport itself.

        Focus Column
        
        Tort Law
        
        By Michael Paul Thomas
        
        Property owners are required...

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