Thirlwall v. Galanter

The plaintiff, a mailman delivering mail to the defendants’ home, was bitten on a hand by one of defendants’ two dogs, boxers of considerable size.

While approaching the house, the plaintiff (recently assigned to the route) heard the growling of dogs. Suddenly, the front door came open and the two dogs emerged, barking furiously and advancing toward the plaintiff in an apparently menacing way.

Understandably believing himself in danger, the plaintiff thrust his mailbag at the nearer of the approaching dogs who thereupon bit him on the hand, causing the injuries complained of in this action.

Altho…