Dawson v. Jost

The several issues on this appeal are:(1) Is there any credible evidence to sustain the jury findings that (a) the Josts were not negligent with respect to Larry’s injury (b) Jeffrey was 50 percent causally negligent? (2) Did the trial court err in its instructions or the form of the special verdict? (3) Is sec. 174.04, Stats., providing for treble damages for dog bites under certain circumstances applicable in this case? (4) Should this court order a new trial in the interests of justice or because of the alleged prejudice of the trial judge?

A jury finding with respect to the existence of…