Nelson v. Hansen

Three questions are raised: 1. Was the minor plaintiff guilty of contributory negligence? 2. Is contributory negligence a complete bar to recovery, or does the comparative-negligence statute (sec. 331.045) apply? 3. Was the award of $2,000 for personal injuries grossly inadequate ?

The facts are not substantially in dispute. The defendant was the owner of a large German shepherd dog which he kept as a pet for his minor children. On the evening of March 21, 1958, when the defendant opened the side door of his home for a caller, the dog slipped out and did not return. The defendant looked for…