Legal Opinion
Papke v. Tribbey
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided March 24, 1976No. Docket 22749PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBashara, J.
Appellant brought a wrongful death action, MCLA 600.2922; MSA 27A.2922, as personal representative for the estate of the deceased, Ernest Papke. A directed verdict was granted in favor of appellee Mrs. Tribbey. The jury returned a verdict in favor of appellee Mr. Tribbey. Appellant seeks review.
On October 20, 1969, the decedent was attacked by a large male goat allegedly owned by or under the control of the appellees. At the time the appellees lived across the road from the deceased.
On the day in question the appellees’ two boys, ages nine and six, missed the school bus and were home alone.…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Brooks v. TaylorMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- People v. KelleyMichigan Court of Appeals · 1989
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