Mailhot v. Crowe

Citations

• 99 Wash. 623
• 170 P. 131

Syllabus

<p>Animals—Personal Injury—Viciousness — Evidence. The viciousness of a dog is sufficiently shown by uneontradicted evidence that, the dog attacked and knocked down a passer-by, without provocation.</p> <p>Same—Knowledge of Viciousness. Notice of the vicious propensity of a dog that attacked and knocked down a passer-by is sufficiently established where it appears that it had run -after and threatened passers-by requiring interference by members of the owner’s family, and that it had a reputation for viciousnesS in the neighborhood; notice to members of the family constituting notice to the owner.</p> <p>Same. The owner of a vicious dog is bound to observe other manifestations of ferocity short of actual injury.</p> <p>Damages — Personal Injuries — Excessiveness. A verdict for $250 for personal injuries to a working woman 65 years of age who was knocked down by a vicious bull dog is not excessive, where she was severely bruised, and rendered weak, nervous and sleepless.</p>