Butti v. Rossi

OPINION

SHEA, Justice.

This case comes before us on the plaintiffs appeal from the judgment of the Superior Court granting the defendant’s motions for directed verdicts. We reverse.

Those facts that are not disputed, are that plaintiff, William Butti, was attacked by defendant’s dog when he entered defendant’s property in search of his son. The plaintiff brought suit, seeking damages under theories of both strict liability and negligence.

At trial defendant, Frederick Rossi, disputed plaintiff's contention that the property was not enclosed within the meaning of G.L.1956 (1976 Reenactment) §…