Thomas v. Richardson

Hall, Presiding Judge.

In an action for injuries inflicted on the child Carol Thomas by a dog named "Poochie,” Carol and her father, plaintiffs (Thomases) appeal from the grant of a summary judgment to the defendants-owners (Richardsons).

On the motion, the depositions of the Thomases and Carol and of the Richardsons and their young son Robbie were in evidence, as well as affidavits of the Richardson parents both of whom stated that the dog was kept in a fenced yard, they had no previous knowledge that he was vicious, and they knew him to be gentle.

The evidence shows that both Robbie and Carol…