SMITH v. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Docket No. 16553.

49 Mich. App. 280 (1973)

212 N.W.2d 32

SMITH v. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HURONCLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY

Michigan Court of Appeals.

Decided August 30, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Peter Dozorc (Robert H. Golden, of counsel), for plaintiffs.

Bernard N. Portnoy, P.C. (Frances R. Avadenka, of counsel), for defendant.

Before: T.M. BURNS, P.J., and McGREGOR and VAN VALKENBURG, JJ.


McGREGOR, J.

On or about June 30, 1971, plaintiff Bradford Smith fell off the gangplank of an excursion boat, the "Island Queen", while attempting to board the vessel. The ship is operated by defendant in connection with its operation of Kensington Metropolitan Park. Although admission to the park is free, defendant charged adults 50 cents and children 25 cents to ride the boat. Plaintiff had paid for the ride at the time of his injury.

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