The area near the trench was muddy because it had rained the night before. Linton admitted she saw the trench before she fell and realized the area near it was wet and muddy. On appeal from a summary judgment, this court must examine the record to determine whether any genuine issues of material fact exist and whether the district court properly applied the law. We must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party. However, to successfully oppose a summary judgment motion, a party cannot rely upon mere denials or general assertions but must demonstrate that specific facts exist which create a genuine issue for trial.
Statutory construction is a question of law.
Ass'n v. Public Employment Relations Bd. This court need not defer to the district court's decision on a legal issue. Ass'n v. Minnesota Pub. Nothing in this subdivision limits the liability of a municipality for conduct that would entitle a trespasser to damages against a private person. 6e, applies only to natural wilderness areas and not to artificial structures such as stadiums.