Legal Opinion

Campenni v. Walrath

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided January 14, 1994No. 92-0064PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSteinmetz, J.

This case presents two issues for review:(1) Does the term "property", as it appears in sec. 174.02, Stats., 1 encompass dogs?(2) Did the defendants have notice or knowledge of the first injury caused by their dog at the time of the second injury?

On two separate occasions, Jenni, an Irish Wolfhound owned by John E. Walrath (Mr. Walrath) and Jane E. Walrath (Mrs. Walrath), attacked Jeanine Mason Campenni (Mrs. Campenni) and her two dogs, Santo and Max. During the first episode, when Mrs. Walrath was walking Jenni, Jenni bit Santo. The second time, when Mr. Walrath was walking Jenni, Mrs.…

2Cases cited11 opinions

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  2. J.A.L. v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1991
  3. Glinski v. SheldonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1979
  4. Nelson v. Travelers Insurance Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1981
  5. Zeidler v. GoelzerWisconsin Supreme Court · 1926

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