Pickard v. Cook

Andrews, Judge.

The Pickards, on behalf of their son, Ronnie, appeal from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to the Cooks on the Pickards’ claim that the Cooks were liable for injuries suffered when Boucher’s dog entered the fenced backyard of the Cooks during a birthday party and bit Ronnie. The basis for their claim is premises liability, i.e., that the Cooks “fail[ed] to exercise ordinary care in keeping their back yard safe.” The Pickards’ claim against Boucher, owner of the dog, is not involved in this appeal and remains pending below.

Viewed under the standard of Lau’s Corp. v.…