City of Topeka v. Mayer

ELLIOTT, J.:

Gwendolyn M. Mayer appeals her conviction of violating Topeka City Ordinance § 8-45(a)(2) (1991), which prohibits a dog owner from permitting a dog to attack or bite any person upon the owner’s premises.

We affirm.

Tayha Fager, a mail carrier, delivered mail to the Mayer residence. As she was leaving the property, a German Shepherd dog ran from the garage and allegedly attacked and bit Fager.

Mayer was originally charged with allowing her dog to run at large and with permitting her dog to bite a person not upon the premises of the owner. The municipal court found her guilty on both…