McNair v. Jones

Quillian, Judge.

Plaintiff brought an action for damages contending that he sustained injuries from wrecking a motorcycle as a result of being pursued by defendant’s dog. Defendant and plaintiff moved for summary judgment. The trial judge sustained the defendant’s motion and denied that of the plaintiff. Appeal was taken to this court. Held:

1. The plaintiff contends "if domestic animals are wrongfully in the place where they do the mischief the owner is liable though he had no notice that they were accustomed to do so before,” citing Wright v. Turner, 35 Ga. App. 241 (132 SE 650); Reed v.…