Dunlap v. Dickson

We are called upon to decide whether plaintiff may recover for damages upon a theory of statutory liability or common law negligence.

Plaintiffs tractor-trailer collided with a cow while plaintiff was driving on State Highway 97 in Deschutes County. Plaintiff sued defendant owner of the cow for damages to his vehicle and for “lost wages.” Defendant moved for summary judgment, which the trial court granted. The Court of Appeals reversed. Dunlap v. Dickson, 91 Or App 150, 754 P2d 27 (1988). We affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals for the reasons set forth below.

The mishap occurred in a…