Bango v. Carteret Lions Club

In Bango v. Carteret Lions Club, 12 N.J. Super. 52, 79 A.2d 57 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 7 N.J. 347, 81 A.2d 522 (1951), defendants did no more than sponsor and advertise a soap box derby that was held on a public street. Plaintiff was the police officer on duty and was injured during the derby. In affirming the dismissal of the complaint, we noted that the defendant sponsors could not have exercised any authority or control over the conduct of the races. Id. at 56, 79 A.2d 57.