Herbert v. Katzberg

Plaintiff was bitten by a dog belonging to defendant. He charges that the dog was a vicious and dangerous animal; that it was permitted to run at large, although defendant well knew this fact and that he was in the habit of attacking human beings. The answer was a general denial.

We think the evidence sustains the verdict. The evidence shows that the plaintiff, who was a painter by trade, went to the defendant’s house upon business. While approaching the house, three dogs ran out towards him, and he was bitten by a young shepherd dog belonging to defendant. Defendant’s evidence tends to prove…