Crimmins v. Mirly

REINHARD, Chief Judge.

Dana Crimmins and her parents brought suit against defendants alleging that their dog, a labrador retriever named Moose, bit Dana. The case was tried before a jury. At the close of plaintiffs evidence, defendants moved for a directed verdict. Their motion was sustained. Plaintiffs appeal. We affirm.

The principal testimony on behalf of the plaintiffs came from the mother of Dana Crimmins. Mrs. Crimmins testified that the incident occurred on July 11, 1982 at approximately 4:00 p.m. at defendants’ residence in Sullivan, Missouri. Dana, 5 years old at that time, was a…