Valentine v. Cole

The defendant has been the owner, in fee, of a lot in this city, on which is a two-story brick house and large barn, since 1872. She is the wife of George M. Cole, and lives on the premises with her husband and family of children. He owns a large Newfoundland dog, which has been kept on the premises for two years. Mr. Cole paid the expenses of and supported his family. The plaintiff is a letter carrier, and while delivering mail in the ordinary course of his business, went upon the premises of the defendant and was bitten by the dog. The question before the court is whether the defendant, as…