Terpstra v. Schinkel

On March 31, 1943, plaintiff filed a petition which, as amended, asserted that: On October 3,1942, defendant’s horse, then known to be afflicted with rabies, broke out of its enclosure, went upon the property of plaintiff, injured plaintiff and damaged his personal property, specified as a road trailer;, defendant was negligent in refusing to kill said horse and in failing to confine it; plaintiff was free from contributory negli genee. The prayer was for damages in the sum of $2,500 and costs. On April 24, 1943, defendant filed an answer which was a general denial.

On October 21, 1943, the…