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... the immunity statute's broad definition of a covered 'participant,' N.J.S.A. 5:15-2. Consequently, we affirm. 01/09/17 STATE OF NEW JERSEY ...

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2 KAREN KIRKPATRICK v. HIDDEN VIEW FARM -- rank: 935

... the immunity statute's broad definition of a covered "participant," N.J.S.A. 5:15-2. Consequently, we affirm. I. We derive from the summary judgment ... in equine animal activities whether or not compensation is paid." N.J.S.A. 5:15-2. Plaintiffs do not dispute that defendants Nesti and Hidden View ... area whether or not an invitee or person pays consideration. [ N.J.S.A. 5:15-2 (emphasis added)]. Further, the statute defines a "spectator" as "a ... of observing equine animal activities whether or not an invitee." N.J.S.A. 5:15-2. An "equine animal activity" is defined within the statute as ... an equine animal; and veterinary treatment on an equine animal. [ N.J.S.A. 5:15-2]. The Legislature placed the burden on "participants" and "spectators" of ... may contribute to injury, harm or death to nearby persons ." N.J.S.A. 5:15-2(a) (emphasis added). In addition, the risks include "the ...

docket:	a1585-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-09
status:	published
citation:	448 N.J.Super. 165 152 A.3d 216
Document Size:	47672

3 ALICIA STROMAN v. CHRISTOPHER BELL -- rank: 804

... manner including failing to maintain control over the equine animal. N.J.S.A. 5:15-2(a), (b) and (e). The trial court found inapplicable two ... a horse's actions, and other assumed risks defined in N.J.S.A. 5:15-2. Hubner , supra , 203 N.J. at 204. On the other ...

docket:	a1667-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-09-19
status:	unpublished
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4 Gloria Hubner and Michael Hubner v. Spring Valley Equestrian Center -- rank: 773

... of equine activities as defined in the Equine Act, see N.J.S.A. 5:15-2, -3, and that the Equine Act operates as a complete ... the facility knowingly provides equipment or tack that is faulty, N.J.S.A. 5:15-2, -3, but on the provisions of the Equine Act that ... dangers which are an integral part of equine animal activity." N.J.S.A. 5:15-2. Among those specifically-defined risks are several that are relevant ...

docket:	a-52-09
court:	supreme
decided:	2010-07-28
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5 GLORIA HUBNER v. SPRING VALLEY EQUESTRIAN CENTER -- rank: 712

... a complete defense for injuries resulting from the assumed risks. N.J.S.A. 5:15-2 (defining "[i]nherent risk or risks of equine animal activity ...

docket:	a4723-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-08-04
status:	published
citation:	408 N.J. Super. 626 975 A.2d 992
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6 BARBARA STOFFELS v. HARMONY HILL FARM, et al. -- rank: 678

... death which results from participation in an equine animal activity. N.J.S.A. 5:15-2 defines "inherent risk or risks of an equine activity" as ... operator that constitutes negligent disregard for the participant's safety. . . ." N.J.S.A. 5:15-2 defines "participant" as "any person, whether an amateur or professional ... equine animal activity, whether or not a fee is paid . . . ." N.J.S.A. 5:15-2 defines "spectator" as "a person who is present in an ... of observing animal equine activities whether or not an invitee." N.J.S.A. 5:15-2 defines "equine animal activity" to include "any activity that involves the use of an equine animal . . . ." N.J.S.A. 5:15-2 defines an "equine animal" to include a horse. (continued) (continued ...

docket:	A2085-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2006-12-18
status:	published
citation:	389 N.J. Super. 207 912 A.2d 184
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