Parsons v. Ponder

Sognier, Judge.

Ponder sued Parsons for injuries suffered when Ponder was attacked and bitten by Parsons’ dog. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Ponder for actual and punitive damages, and Parsons appeals.

1. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying her motion for judgment n.o.v. or new trial because there was insufficient evidence to support the jury verdict in favor of Ponder. A dog owner’s liability is predicated upon his knowledge that the errant animal has the propensity to cause the specific type of harm from which the cause of action arises. Banks v. Adair, 148 Ga.…