Foland v. Malander

This is an action brought by plaintiff for injuries he suffered when he was struck and trampled by defendant’s bull. Plaintiff sought special damages for medical expenses and extra help hired during his recovery, and general damages for pain and suffering and permanent injury to his hand. Defendant denied any liability for plaintiff’s injuries and affirmatively alleged assumption of risk and contributory negligence as bars to plaintiff’s recovery. The trial court overruled plaintiff’s motion for a directed verdict on the basis of strict liability but directed a verdict of negligence as a…