Murrell v. Hooter

J^SUSAN M. CHEHARDY, Judge.

The plaintiff appeals the dismissal of her suit arising out of the death of her champion thoroughbred jumping horse. The dismissal was based on the trial court’s conclusion that the defendants were shielded from liability by a state statute. We reverse and remand for further proceedings. FACTS

On April 19, 2002 Trish I. Murrell filed suit against O.J. Hooter, Wendy Hooter, John Abert, and their insurer.1 She alleged as follows: On or about May 23, 2001, she was owner of Maxxed Out, a thoroughbred gelding and champion jumper. The horse was being boarded on property…