Cronin v. Chrosniak

— Order and judgment unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion denied. Memorandum: Special Term erred in granting summary judgment in favor of defendants Andrew and Ann Brown.

The instant action arose out of an occurrence when a pit bull dog owned by defendants Diane and John Chrosniak attacked and seriously injured infant plaintiff Katherine Nappo, then six years of age. The attack occurred while plaintiff was playing in the backyard of the home located next door to the Chrosniaks, who leased the premises from defendants Brown, who were nonresidents of the leased premises. Only…