Strawser v. Wright

Plaintiff-appellant, Linda D. Strawser, purchased a Yorkshire terrier puppy for $250 on December 12,. 1989. Defendant-appellee, Juanita Wright, breeds and sells Yorkshire terriers and was the owner of the puppy purchased by appellant. Appellee’s minor grandson handled the sale of the puppy and represented to appellant that the puppy had received a general newborn vaccination. On January 3, 1990, appellant’s puppy died of Parvo.

Appellant filed a two-count complaint against appellee in Eaton Municipal Court on October 22, 1990. In the first count, appellant alleged that appellee had falsely…