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STRINGFIELD v. CITY OF HACKENSACK

68 N.J. Super. 38 (1961)

171 A.2d 361

DORIS CARLSEN STRINGFIELD, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided May 26, 1961.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. William R. Morrison argued the cause for defendant-appellant (Messrs. Morrison, Lloyd & Griggs, attorneys).

Mr. Harry Chashin argued the cause for plaintiff-respondent (Messrs. Marcus & Levy, attorneys; Mr. Chashin, of counsel).

Before Judges CONFORD, FBEUND and KILKENNY.

The opinion of the court was delivered by FREUND, J.A.D.

This appeal by the City of Hackensack projects the issue of whether a municipally-owned, metered parking lot is a "governmental" or "proprietary" function for purposes of tort liability.

Plaintiff suffered a fractured hip and other painful injuries when she slipped and fell on the ice-covered lot. The accident occurred on January 18, 1958; five inches of...

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