· 7/1/1871
Laverone v. Mangianti
Citations
- 41 Cal. 138
Syllabus
<p>Ferocious Doe.—The owner of a ferocious dog, knowing the vicious propensities of the animal, keeps it at his own risk, and is responsible for any injury inflicted by it upon a person who is free from fault.</p> <p>By Crockett, J., dissenting:</p> <p>Idem.—The owner of a dangerous or ferocious dog is liable for such damages only as result from his negligence in keeping it.</p>
Judges: Crockett, Rhodes
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