Amburgey v. Sauder

This appeal provides this Court with its first opportunity to construe the Equine Activity Liability Act (eala), MCL 691.1661 et seq:, MSA 12.418(1) et seq. Plaintiff Sharon Amburgey claims injuries to her right arm and left shoulder as a result of having been bitten by a horse named Justin. At the time, Justin was owned by Linda Predhomme. 1 Defendant Marilyn Sauder owns and operates the Diamond-S Stables, where the incident in question occurred. Plaintiff appeals as of right from the trial court’s July 28, 1997, and September 17, 1997, orders that, respectively, granted defendant’s motion…