Johnson v. Robinson

Defendant appeals a judgment imposing strict liability upon him for the trespass of his cattle on plaintiffs’ land. Review of the entire record does not disclose the factual determinations of the trial court sitting without' a jury to be clearly erroneous. They were supported by testimony, and the finding of strict liability was proper under Michigan law. We agree with the trial court’s opinion which reads as follows:

“The plaintiff owns and operates a farm adjoining the land on the west which is rented and operated by defendant.

“It is the claim of plaintiff that defendant’s cattle escaped…