Parham v. Albert

The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether the evidence is sufficient to support the jury’s finding that the plaintiff’s injuries were proximately caused by the defendant’s negligence.

Mary Elizabeth Albert sued William P. Parham, Jr., to recover damages for personal injuries she sustained from being bitten by Parham’s dog. In the motion for judgment, Albert alleged that the negligent failure to adequately secure the dog upon Parham’s premises was the proximate cause of her injuries.

Two jury trials were conducted. In the first trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Albert and…