Hornstein v. Yarrington

Opinion by

JARMAN, C.

The defendant, Hornstein, owned a bulldog which the plaintiff Barrington, alleges was of a vicious and dangerous character and disposition, which was well known to the defendant and that said dog was kept by the defendant at the same place where the plaintiff resided. The plaintiff alleges, further, that said dog attacked him and inflicted serious and painful wounds upon his hands, arms, limbs, and body, causing him great pain and suffering, and for which he prayed damages in the sum of $1,000.

The defendant, by his answer, admitted the ownership of said dog, but denied…