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Vaasan HO 12.12.1985 2319/85 AI generated

Private road keeper liable for stone causing car damage despite claiming no neglect.

Case Number Vaasan HO 12.12.1985 2319/85
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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The court held the private road keeper liable for damages caused by a large stone on the road. Although the keeper argued they fulfilled their maintenance duties, the court found the road was in a condition inconsistent with its intended purpose and potential benefits. Consequently, the keeper was ordered to compensate the plaintiff for the vehicle damage resulting from the stone.

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Private Road Act 7 § 4; A private road keeper is liable for damages caused by defects in the road if the road was not maintained in the condition required by its purpose and intended benefits.

Keywords

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private road maintenance negligence liability road defect vehicle damage private road keeper

Cited Legislation

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Private Road Act 7 § 4
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appeal_1981_vaasa__103
Court holds road authority liable for car damage caused by a stone rising from road defects.
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Supreme Court allows compensation claim against state for deep icy potholes on a busy local road causing car accident.
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Yksityistien tiekunnan ei katsottu laiminlyöneen sillä yksityistielain 7 §:n 4 momentin nojalla olevaa kunnossapitovelvollisuuttaan, vaikka tiellä oli ollut suurimmaksi osaksi tiepinnan alapuolella noin 9 x 11 cm:n suuruinen kivi, joka oli aiheuttanut auton öljypohjan korkin irtoamisen ja auton vaurioitumisen, kun tiekunta on näyttänyt tien olleen sellaisessa kunnossa kuin tien tarkoitus ja siitä tuleva hyöty olivat edellyttäneet.

Ks. Routamo-Hoppu: Suomen vahingonkorvausoikeus, 1977, s. 66-70

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