Football Damage Liability Missouri

Summary

Liability for property damage in Missouri depends on negligence. If your actions were unreasonable, you could be liable. Zachs request might share responsibility. Gather evidence or witness statements to support your case. Consider small claims court if damages are minimal.

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We were all tossing the football around outside of the frat house and Zach called for me to throw him the ball from his second-story bedroom window and when I threw it from the ground outside it tipped off and bounced off the side of the house and fell on a windshield of a car. I was not informed that the windshield had a crack until much later in the day. Who is legally liable for the damages
In Missouri, liability for property damage typically depends on negligence. You could be held liable if it's determined that your actions were not reasonable or careful. However, if Zach's request contributed to the situation, he might share some responsibility.
- Negligence: Were your actions reasonable given the circumstances?
- Contributory Negligence: Did Zach's request influence the outcome?
Do you know if the car owner has already made a claim or contacted anyone about the damage?
i was instructed to throw the ball to zach to his bedroom on the second story
Your situation involves potential negligence and contributory negligence. Here are some factors that could affect liability:
- Negligence: Was it reasonable to throw the ball to a second-story window?
- Contributory Negligence: Zach's request might share responsibility.
Do you know if the car owner or anyone else witnessed the incident?
yes
Ben, it's good that you're considering whether your actions were reasonable. In Missouri, contributory negligence might come into play, meaning both you and Zach could share responsibility. It might be helpful to gather any evidence or witness statements to support your case.
Would you like information on how to proceed next or on small claims court if the damages are minimal?