Christopher v. Baynton

Plaintiff Marsha Christopher was attacked by a dog while delivering mail in the City of Taylor. She suffered serious injuries and she and her husband filed this suit against Robert Baynton, the city’s pound master, the City of Taylor, and "John Doe I and II” alleging negligence, intentional tort, and nuisance. The trial court found that the City of Taylor and Robert Baynton were protected by governmental immunity and, therefore, granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment. Plaintiffs appeal as of right.

We first consider whether the city’s activities in enforcing its animal control…