Sweeney v. Lowe

McFadden, Judge.

David Sweeney1 filed a complaint against Michelle Lowe, claiming that he incurred damages after being bitten by Lowe’s dog. The trial court granted summary judgment to Lowe. Sweeney appeals, arguing that the trial court erred because genuine issues of material fact exist as to whether Lowe was in violation of a county ordinance or “leash law.” However, Sweeney failed to properly plead and prove the ordinance, and therefore we must affirm the trial court’s ruling.

It is well established that in order for a superior court or this court to consider city or county ordinances they…