Henry v. Brown

WATHEN, Justice.

This case presents two novel questions concerning an owner’s liability for injuries caused by a dog. We are called upon to decide: (1) whether contact between the dog and the injured party is required for recovery under either the common law or the statutory cause of action, and (2) whether an independent claim of negligence may be asserted for the same injuries. Plaintiff Marion Henry appeals from an order of the Superior Court (York Coun ty) granting defendants’ motion for summary judgment. The Superior Court ruled in favor of defendants on the premise that in the absence of…