Defendant owed a duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent her dog under particular circumstances from injuring others.
In Allen v. Albin, 97 S.W.3d 655 (Tex. App. - Waco 2002, no pet.), Billy Allen, as next friend of Bradley Allen, a minor, sued Francis Albin (the … [Read more...]
Negligence per se – Violation of ordinance negligence per se
In Pettus v. Weyel, 225 S.W. 191 (Tex. Civ. App. – San Antonio 1920, writ ref’d), Plaintiff brought suit in his individual capacity and as next friend … [Read more...]
Negligent handling, reputation for viciousness, mental anguish damages
In Trinity & S. Ry. Co. v. O'Brien, 46 S.W. 389 (Tex. Civ. App. - Galveston 1898, no writ), Mrs. Morgan, who was moving, brought her dog to the train … [Read more...]
Strict Liability, Viciousness, Dog’s Reputation
In Herring v. Schingler, 101 S.W.2d 394 (Tex. Civ. App. – Beaumont 1937, writ dism’d), plaintiffs' seven-year-old daughter was playing in her yard … [Read more...]
Negligent handling – foreseeability
In Villareal v. Alexander, 13 S.W. 712 (Tex. Civ. App. – El Paso 1929, no writ), plaintiff brought an action seeking damages for physical pain and … [Read more...]
Tort Claims Act waives immunity for negligent use of police dog
In City of Houston v. Roman, No. 01-15-01042-CV, 2016 WL (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] July 12, 2016, no writ)(mem. op.), plaintiff, on … [Read more...]