Peterson v. Greenway

“What dire offense from amorous causes springs!

“What mighty contests rise from trivial things!” 1

There is no serious dispute but that it was defendant’s Angus who, in 1960, had Happy Hollow holidays, siring seven calves. Mr. Greenway seems to accept vicarious liability, under sec. 172.01, Stats., for that which Angus wrought. The principal question on appeal is whether there is evidence in the record to support the finding that Angus’ efforts caused the deaths of Lena, Lindis and Margarett and destroyed the capacity of Kolleen, Lilac and Lavender to perform as demanded in bovine society.

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