New Jersey Thoroughbred Horseman's Ass'n v. State

FISHER, P.J.Ch.

I

This action requires a determination of the novel issue of whether political contributions proposed by plaintiff New Jersey Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association (“the Association”) are consistent with the Association’s obligation to use a statutorily-created fund (“the Fund”) to “aid horsemen.” This Fund has had a noteworthy history in our courts since the enactment of the statute which called for its creation.1 But no court has yet considered the authority of the Association (or its predecessor 2) to make contributions to political campaigns or for lobbying activities.

As a…