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assumption of risk doctrine in New Jersey

6 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1911–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Garafano v. Neshobe Beach Club, Inc.green
vt · 1967 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013As we explained in Hubner , “[i]n applying that analysis to the facts in Sunday , the court reasoned that the ski area operator had a duty to maintain the slopes, and that the assumption of risk doctrine could not bar suit if the injury was caused by the condition of the ‘field’ rather than by the ‘playing of the sport’ itself. [Sunday, supra, 390 A.2d at 403 ] (quoting Garafano v. Neshobe Beach Club, Inc. [ 126 Vt. 566 ], 238 A.2d 70, 76 ([Vt.] 1967)).” Hubner, supra, 203 N.J. at 199 , 1 A.3d 618 .

2013As we explained in Hubner , “[i]n applying that analysis to the facts in Sunday , the court reasoned that the ski area operator had a duty to maintain the slopes, and that the assumption of risk doctrine could not bar suit if the injury was caused by the condition of the ‘field’ rather than by the ‘playing of the sport’ itself. [Sunday, supra, 390 A.2d at 403 ] (quoting Garafano v. Neshobe Beach Club, Inc. [ 126 Vt. 566 ], 238 A.2d 70, 76 ([Vt.] 1967)).” Hubner, supra, 203 N.J. at 199 , 1 A.3d 618 .

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Hubner v. Spring Valley Equestrian Centergreen
nj · 2010 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2013–2026
2 sentences

2026Sunday eviscerated that concept by holding "the A-0058-25 9 ski area operator had a duty to maintain the slopes, and the assumption of risk doctrine could not bar suit if the injury was caused by the condition of the 'field' rather than by the 'playing of the sport' itself." Hubner v. Spring Valley Equestrian Ctr., 203 N.J. 184, 199 (2010) (quoting Sunday, 390 A.2d at 403 ).

2013As we explained in Hubner , “[i]n applying that analysis to the facts in Sunday , the court reasoned that the ski area operator had a duty to maintain the slopes, and that the assumption of risk doctrine could not bar suit if the injury was caused by the condition of the ‘field’ rather than by the ‘playing of the sport’ itself. [Sunday, supra, 390 A.2d at 403 ] (quoting Garafano v. Neshobe Beach Club, Inc. [ 126 Vt. 566 ], 238 A.2d 70, 76 ([Vt.] 1967)).” Hubner, supra, 203 N.J. at 199 , 1 A.3d 618 .

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Meistrich v. Casino Arena Attractions, Inc.green
nj · 1959 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See id. at 402-04 (citing Meistrich v. Casino Arena Attractions, Inc., 31 N.J. 44 , 155 A.2d 90 (1959)).

2010See id. at 402-04 (citing Meistrich v. Casino Arena Attractions, Inc., 31 N.J. 44 , 155 A.2d 90 (1959)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Sunday v. Stratton Corp. green
vt · 1978
2 sentences

2026Sunday eviscerated that concept by holding "the A-0058-25 9 ski area operator had a duty to maintain the slopes, and the assumption of risk doctrine could not bar suit if the injury was caused by the condition of the 'field' rather than by the 'playing of the sport' itself." Hubner v. Spring Valley Equestrian Ctr., 203 N.J. 184, 199 (2010) (quoting Sunday, 390 A.2d at 403 ).

2013As we explained in Hubner , “[i]n applying that analysis to the facts in Sunday , the court reasoned that the ski area operator had a duty to maintain the slopes, and that the assumption of risk doctrine could not bar suit if the injury was caused by the condition of the ‘field’ rather than by the ‘playing of the sport’ itself. [Sunday, supra, 390 A.2d at 403 ] (quoting Garafano v. Neshobe Beach Club, Inc. [ 126 Vt. 566 ], 238 A.2d 70, 76 ([Vt.] 1967)).” Hubner, supra, 203 N.J. at 199 , 1 A.3d 618 .

32010–2026
Brett v. Great American Recreation, Inc. green
nj · 1996
1 sentence

2026Sunday was "uniformly . . . interpreted as broadening the potential liability of ski resorts." Brett, 144 N.J. at 495 .

12026–2026
Consolidated Rail Corporation v. Gottshall green
scotus · 1994
1 sentence

2020FELA through contract'; and . . . 'abolished the assumption of risk defense.'" Norfolk, 538 U.S. at 145 (quoting Gottshall, 512 U.S. at 542-543 ); see 45 U.S.C. §§ 51-55 .

12020–2020
Berko v. Freda green
nj · 1983
2 sentences

1989Berko, supra 93 N.J. at 88 .

1989Berko, supra 93 N.J. at 88 .

11989–1989
Marsh v. . Chickering green
· 1886
1 sentence

1911Marsh v. Chickering, 101 N. Y. 396 , is a leading case on this subject; other cases will be found collected in the case note to Brouseau v. Kellogg S. & S. Co., 27 L.

11911–1911

Where else courts name it

NY 313 (1927–2026) CA 206 (1909–2025) IL 55 (1909–2023) PA 45 (1910–2024) OH 42 (1941–2025) GA 39 (1934–2025) MD 34 (1963–2017) MI 29 (1910–2021) MS 29 (1955–2018) MN 28 (1952–2019) WA 26 (1948–2025) IA 24 (1903–2022) KS 23 (1915–2026) LA 21 (1937–2004) MO 20 (1904–1995) VA 17 (1916–2017) CT 16 (1942–2020) TX 15 (1972–2025) AZ 14 (1966–2013) IN 13 (1901–2011) NC 13 (1902–2025) FL 13 (1915–2013) UT 11 (1916–2021) OR 9 (1908–1984) NE 9 (1984–2020) CO 9 (1959–2020) WV 9 (1972–2001) DC 9 (1980–2013) ID 8 (1968–2025) SC 8 (1965–2025) HI 8 (1965–2023) NM 7 (1961–1996) MT 7 (1906–2016) AL 6 (1951–1994) NJ 6 (1911–2026) MA 6 (1907–2015) VT 6 (1912–1994) OK 6 (1913–1997) DE 6 (1978–2022) ND 6 (1923–1990) WY 6 (1967–2012) RI 6 (1980–2014) SD 5 (1935–2008) WI 4 (1949–2024) TN 4 (1928–1998) AR 4 (1932–2019) KY 4 (1952–2005) AK 4 (1968–1991) NH 2 (1924–2010) NV 2 (2017–2017)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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