[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

OK, there were 3, yep count 'em 3 cases won by this homeowner. I'd like to know out of how many cases of this nature litigated in Florida, how often the homeowner prevails, especially in light of the OVERWHELMING evidence that the Florida courts and laws tend to hold the golfer harmless.

And having seen homeowners of this ilk in action (from afar), I'd re-evaluate who should be called the "AHOLE".

come-on GE where is the overwhelming evidence lol. PLEASE.....

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Oh so that is law, PLEASE.... read Statue 810 your post is Flawed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See Post No. 93. That is a legal opinion from an attorney who actually practices law in Florida. I don't think the statute you referred to even addresses golf balls. A statute alone doesn't define the law. You need to consider all potential situations and the common law in conjunction with the statute.

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

As in most states, only in the most egregious situation, is the golfer held responsible, especially once "assumed risk" raises its head.

(I flunked out of law school, but I've been involved in a couple of these types of actions)

Where do you get this nonsense most states, Damaged by others intentional or not is the responsibility of the person who caused the damage and i have been involved in many lawsuits in two different states one blue state and one red with my dads businesses!
And not one lawsuit was not the responsibility of the person that did the damage, i do agree there are cases that a judge may have not awarded the damages to the person suffering the damage. Like i said this is becoming exhausting lol...

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

come-on GE where is the overwhelming evidence lol. PLEASE.....

A small sampling has already been posted. There are literally thousands of entries that state exactly the same thing.

And we're getting closer to shooting the messenger

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

A small sampling has already been posted. There are literally thousands of entries that state exactly the same thing.

And i am sure that there are thousands of cases where the golfer is responsible, like i said this is becoming exhausting.
come across the wrong homeowner and suffer the consequences....
I am to tired to laugh back at you but here we go lol

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

And i am sure that there are thousands of cases where the golfer is responsible, like i said this is becoming exhausting.
come across the wrong homeowner and suffer the consequences....

Again, I don't have a dog in this fight---I've never even come close to hitting a house. But the reverse is also true, someday the homeowner may come across the wrong golfer and........

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

According to the law firm, "peytonbolin.com":

"In Florida, it's not considered trespassing to retrieve your golf ball from a private yard."

Agree with NO signs.

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Agree with NO signs.

You better reread statue 8:10 you don't have to post signs but it does help to make the ignorant aware or the declination line, is that's why the golf course puts wooden stakes all over the place, more golfers are not supposed to be in part of the course but do they ever pay attention, I see freaking idiots are even into water areas where Gators are for a ball really come on folk's!!!!!!!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

True but cameras don't lie and if the golfer thinks he or she has a right on private property they will lose hands down.
Let the games begin lol...........
P.s. They got O.J. off so anything is possible in court lol
P.S.S. please give golf lessons to the ones that need it, you will be very busy i assume lol
have a good day G.E.

You too, its been fun

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

you too, its been fun

you always tickle my funny bone lol
stay safe out there

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Agree with NO signs.

There is no Florida law that states a golfer can retrieve an errant golf ball from a homeowner's property. A law firm who supports this so-called right will have to battle in court.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

There is no Florida law that states a golfer can retrieve an errant golf ball from a homeowner's property. A law firm who supports this so-called right will have to battle in court.

In YOUR opinion. For now I tend to believe the opinion of legal experts

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Really.... one opinion is fact... please was it written by a DUMBOC... lol

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Let the games begin lol...........

Originally Posted by Chellybean

but i would read Statue 810!

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Oh so that is law, PLEASE.... read Statue 810 your post is Flawed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Chellybean

WRONG ...Trespassing laws are the best in Florida, we are not talking about stepping a foot on someone's property, we are talking about the entitled AHOLE

Originally Posted by Chellybean

You better read 810 again

You don't have to be trespassed off to know you are trespassing, Read 810 again, Unbelievable

Originally Posted by Chellybean

You better reread statue 8:10

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Like i said this is becoming exhausting lol...

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Yikes this is exhausting, time to close the thread lol

It certainly is. Especially when it's unrelated to the subject and original post.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

You better reread statue 8:10 you don't have to post signs but it does help to make the ignorant aware or the declination line, is that's why the golf course puts wooden stakes all over the place, more golfers are not supposed to be in part of the course but do they ever pay attention, I see freaking idiots are even into water areas where Gators are for a ball really come on folk's!!!!!!!

I don’t golf anymore and when I did I NEVER went in someone’s backyard. Nor did I look for out-of-bounds balls delaying play.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

It certainly is. Especially when it's unrelated to the subject and original post.

according to Grok ->

No. There is no Florida statute that gives golfers a general legal right to enter private residential property to retrieve a golf ball. Florida’s general trespass law (Fla. Stat. § 810.09) applies: entering someone’s property without authorization, license, or invitation can be trespass (a misdemeanor).
Retrieving your own golf ball does not create an automatic exception under the criminal statutes.

In The VillagesOfficial Villages / DistrictGov golf etiquette is clear and stricter:

Do not enter residential yards to retrieve balls.

If the ball lands on private property, treat it as out of bounds and play a new one.
Playing beyond the property line of residential homes is strictly prohibited (even if not marked by out-of-bounds stakes).

So in The Villages, course rules prohibit retrieval from homeowners’ yards regardless of the broader Florida golf-community practice.

Thank goodness there are no house properties adjacent to pickleball courts as balls can sometimes leap over the tall fences around the courts.