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CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS v. RIPPE

No. 98-0650.

743 So.2d 61 (1999)

The CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, a Florida municipality, Appellant, v. Helene RIPPE and Herbert Rippe, her husband, Appellees.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District.

Rehearing Denied October 29, 1999.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael R. Piper of Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke & George, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, for appellant.

Anthony J. Titone and Robert P. DiStefano of Robert P. DiStefano, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, for appellees.

GUNTHER, J.

The City of Coral Springs ("City") appeals a final judgment resulting in a damage award of $130,000 in favor of Herbert and Helene Rippe ("Rippes"). We affirm in all respects and write only to address the denial of the City's motion for a directed verdict.

The Rippes were attending a Little League game at Mullins Park, a multi-recreational facility owned and operated by the City. The chain link fence surrounding the baseball field is eight feet...

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