Raith v. Blanchard

RUFFIN, Chief Judge.

Tracey Raith sued Grady and Jennifer Blanchard for damages she allegedly sustained when the Blanchards’ dog bit her. The Blanchards subsequently moved for summary judgment. The trial court granted the motion, finding that the Blanchards lacked superior knowledge of the dog’s temperament and that Raith assumed the risk of her injuries. Raith appeals, and for reasons that follow, we reverse.

Summary judgment is appropriáte when no genuine issues of material fact remain and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. On appeal, we review a trial court’s grant…