Legal Opinion
Watford by Johnston v. Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided January 8, 1954No. 11638_1PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BAZELON, Circuit Judge.
Appellees, private commercial companies, joined in a promotional advertising venture involving sponsorship of the 1947 Washington Soap Box Derby. Boys, eleven to fifteen years old, who had built miniature motorless racers, participated in this race. The Derby and its sponsors were extensively advertised, spectators were invited to watch the competition free of charge and prizes were awarded by the sponsors to the winners. The Derby in question was conducted on public property pursuant to arrangements with municipal authorities which included police supervision for the…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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- McKinney v. AdamsSupreme Court of Florida · 1914
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3Cited by10 opinions
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- Hawkins v. Southern Maryland Agricultural Fair Ass'nCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1964
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