McCullar v. Williams
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the CourtGardner, J.
Appellant is the owner of a dog of considerable size that attacked appellee while she was walking along the public highway in front of the home of appellant, biting her, and causing her to fall and break her leg, and to recover damages suffered thereby this suit was instituted, resulting in a verdict and judgment in favor of appellee in the sum of $400.
Demurrer to count 1 was sustained, but overruled as to counts 2, 3, and 4.
It is the well-recognized rule that ownership of vicious animals is not one of the natural, inherent rights of property. “It is a qualified, or restricted right.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Strouse v. LeipfSupreme Court of Alabama · 1893
- Kitchens v. ElliottSupreme Court of Alabama · 1896
- McAleer v. People's BankSupreme Court of Alabama · 1918
3Cited by7 opinions
- Owen v. HampsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1952
- Allen by and Through Allen v. WhiteheadSupreme Court of Alabama · 1982
- Hill Ex Rel. Hill v. MoseleySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1941
- Bryson v. PhelpsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1930
- Acme MacHine & Welding Co. v. Home Industry Iron WorksSupreme Court of Alabama · 1931
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