Thompson v. Wold

This appeal involves the common-law liability of the owner and keeper of a dog for injuries sustained by a guest when bitten by the dog in the home of its owner.

Harris Wold, who resides near Missoula, Montana, purchased an American bull terrier dog from Houston Lemon in the latter part of December, 1952. The dog, named Captain Fritz, was then six or seven weeks old. Wold testified that he purchased the dog (a) because he liked its looks, (b) wanted it for a watch dog, and (c) thought it would make a good pet for his children, ages fifteen and six.

Eleanor Thompson, mother of the injured guest,…