Anderson v. Regents of the University of California

University of Wisconsin football fans are among the most dedicated in the country. There was a rumor that when they arrived in Pasadena and were denied admission to the Rose Bowl, there was strong sentiment to storm the "Bastille." We now deny them redress against the culpable party, UCLA. We say that UCLA owed no duty to the University of Wisconsin and Badger fans to live up to its commitment under the agreement between the Big Ten Conference and the PAC-10 Conference. We say the contract may not be enforced for their benefit. I disagree and dissent.

The "fans" make a good point: If not them,…