Hicks v. Sullivan

THE COURT.

This is a suit for damages for injuries received as a result of the negligent harboring of an ill-tempered and dangerous dog.

The evidence satisfactorily shows the defendants owned and kept in Alturas a medium-sized wolfhound which was over four years of age. The dog had previously attacked other persons. It was known to the neighbors and school children to be ill-tempered. It had a savage nature. It was feared by many as a cross and dangerous dog. The defendants knew of this disposition of the dog. At the request of the chief of police they had provided the dog with a leather…