Marrone v. Washington Jockey Club
United States Supreme Court
227 U.S. 633 (1913)
Relevant factsFree
Joseph Marrone (plaintiff) bought a ticket to a race track operated by the Washington Jockey Club (defendant), but was denied entry after being accused of participating in a scheme to drug a race horse. Marrone sued for trespass, arguing his ticket gave him a right in rem, a property interest in the racetrack itself. The lower court ruled for the Jockey Club, and Marrone appealed.
IssueFree
Whether the purchase of a ticket to an event creates a property interest in the event venue.