Massey v. Colaric

OPINION

GORDON, Vice Chief Justice.

Richard and JoAnn Massey have petitioned this court for a review of a decision of the court of appeals which affirmed a defense verdict in the trial court. See Massey v. Colaric, 151 Ariz. 89, 725 P.2d 1123 (App.1986). We accepted review and have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz.Const. art. 6, § 5(3) and Ariz.R.Civ.App.P. 23.

The facts are set forth in detail by the court of appeals and are briefly as follows: Petitioner Richard Massey was injured when dogs owned by respondents, Wayne and Mary Colaric, spooked the horse Massey was riding and caused him to be…