Matthews v. Bay Head Improvement Ass’n
Citation
95 N.J. 306 (1984)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
Stub — to be completed.
Holding
Stub — to be completed.
Rule
The public trust doctrine extends beyond tidal lands to include the dry sand area of a beach necessary for enjoyment of the foreshore; a private association controlling dry sand beach must provide reasonable access to the public.
Significance
Expands the public trust doctrine to privately owned dry sand areas adjacent to the public foreshore; important New Jersey case connecting public access rights to property doctrine.