Meunier v. Ogurek

Jerald Meunier appeals a summary judgment dismissing his complaint against Frank and Mary Ogurek. He also seeks review of an order denying his motion to compel responses to interrogatories about witnesses who gave statements to Ogureks. Meunier’s wife was killed when the farm tractor she was operating overturned. Meunier claims that the overturn resulted when Ogureks’ dog startled Mrs. Meunier. The substantive issue is whether, as the trial court held, sec. 174.02, Stats. 1981, imposes liability upon the owner of a dog which causes injuries and property damage only if the dog is mischievous…