Bentz v. Page
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans ; Walter Byers Sommerville, Judge. Action by Joseph Bentz against Arthur H. Page. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLand, J.
Plaintiff represents that, on or about October 18, 1903, while lawfully on the public street and passing in front of defendant’s residence, he was attacked and severely bitten by a large, vicious dog, belonging to defendant or some member of his family. Plaintiff further represents that he was without fault, and that defendant was negligent in keeping such a dog in his custody and in not having his gate fastened or having the dog securely chained.
Plaintiff sued for $2,100 damages, alleging that he had incurred liability for medical attention and for medicines in certain sums, and also…
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