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Reil v. Chittenden

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided June 21, 2012PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMcCarthy, J.

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court (Lynch, J.), entered November 22, 2011 in Rensselaer County, which denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint.

Plaintiff opened the door to defendants’ house and called out to see if anyone was there. Defendants were not in the house, but five of their dogs who were inside rushed to the door. One dog bit plaintiff on the leg. Plaintiff struck the dog that was biting him, at which time the dog bit plaintiff’s finger, partially amputating the fingertip. Plaintiff commenced this action to recover for his injuries. Defendants…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Bard v. JahnkeNew York Court of Appeals · 2006
  2. Petrone v. FernandezNew York Court of Appeals · 2009
  3. Kosowsky v. Willard Mountain, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
  4. Morse v. ColomboAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2004
  5. Brooks v. ParshallAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2006

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Bloom v. Van LentenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013
  2. Carey v. SchwabAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013
  3. Bloom v. Van LentenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013
  4. Carey v. SchwabAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013
  5. Jennifer M.C.-Y. v. BoringAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2019

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