Parker v. Reter

This is an action to recover damages for injuries to plaintiff’s person and property when his automobile collided with two heifers owned by defendant. Defendant appeals from a judgment for plaintiff.

Defendant was the owner of a ranch upon which he raised cattle. The ranch was in a closed range district where cattle are prohibited from running at large. ① The cattle escaped from defendant’s barn, passed through an open gate and went upon the adjoining highway. Plaintiff’s automobile collided with two of the animals. At the time of the accident it was dark, the pavement was damp and there were…