Supreme Court of New Jersey

John Fahey, an Infant, by His Guardian Ad Litem, Thomas Fahey, and Thomas Fahey and Virginia Fahey, His Wife…

June 28, 196852 N.J. 103

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the summary‑judgment dismissals, holding that municipal parks and playgrounds are "public grounds" within R.S. 40:9‑2 and that their maintenance is a governmental function, so the municipalities are immune from tort liability.