Holcomb v. Colonial Associates, L.L.C.

ORR, Justice.

This case involves the issue of whether a landlord can be held liable for negligence when his tenant’s dogs injure a third party. Although the dogs in this case committed vicious acts, we refer the readers of this case to State v. Wallace for a recitation of the many virtues of dogs. 49 N.C. App. 475, 271 S.E.2d 760 (1980). As Judge Harry Martin said, “[t]he dog is of a noble, free nature, yet is domesticated and dedicated to the well-being of people of all races.” Id. at 477, 271 S.E.2d at 762. Thus, the acts committed by the dogs in this case should not cast aspersion on the…