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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
Or help the plaintiffs successfully prove their case that the umpire was negligent because...
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Originally Posted by Dakota
Exactly. Once it is in writing, the umpire would be well advised to follow the worst-case interpretation by the book each time, every time. Just what we don't need, IMO.
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Of course, you two haven't seen it, so your statements might be true if the manual implied or stated any added umpire responsibilities.
However, that is not the case, in every case but one, the coaches and participants are told
THEY are responsible for knowing the issues and dangers, and to have a plan how
THEY will address a stated case.
The one exception is that the umpire is primarily responsible to determine when to stop and start a game when lightning is pressent. Of course, everyone knew that already, so it hardly adds any liability.