Legal Opinion
Masters v. Village of Florien
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided October 21, 1986No. 85-793PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
ARTHUR J. PLANCHARD, Judge Pro Tem.
Plaintiff, Carolyn Masters, brought suit individually and as custodial parent, on behalf of her minor son, Dustin Walker, against the Village of Florien and against Brian and Martha Footes, for injuries Dustin suffered as the result of an attack by a Great Dane which occurred on October 3, 1983. The trial court found the Footes liable as owners of the dog under La.Civ. Code 2321. The court also found the Footes negligent in permitting the dog to roam at will without supervision. The Court found no fault on the part of the Village of Florien or on the part of…
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