Lee v. Weaver

This is an action for damages for personal injuries resulting from a cat bite. The plaintiff was employed to do domestic work in the defendant’s home. On November 8, 1972, a house cat owned and kept by the defendant bit the plaintiff’s right leg. Complications developed from the bite and the plaintiff became disabled. As a result of the injury the plaintiff required extensive medical treatment and hospitalization.

The defendant has appealed from a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $14,000. The question presented is whether the evidence is sufficient to sustain the…