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Negligence-Violation Of A Dog-Leash Ordinance As A Basis For Negligence, John J. Edman S. Ed.
Negligence-Violation Of A Dog-Leash Ordinance As A Basis For Negligence, John J. Edman S. Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Defendant, in violation of a city ordinance requiring every owner or custodian of a dog to keep the animal on his own premises unless on a leash and under control of a competent person, allowed his dog to run loose on the street. On collision of the dog with plaintiff's motor scooter, plaintiff brought suit for injuries incurred, claiming negligence per se by defendant through violation of the ordinance. The trial court sustained defendant's demurrer. On appeal, held, reversed. The violation of the ordinance was negligence per se, since the purpose of the ordinance included the protection of people …
Negligence-Automobile Bailments--Effect Of Owner Responsibility Statutes, Bernard L. Goodman
Negligence-Automobile Bailments--Effect Of Owner Responsibility Statutes, Bernard L. Goodman
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff brought an action to recover for damage to his automobile resulting from a collision with defendant's automobile. Each of the vehicles was being negligently operated by the son of the owner. A statute provided that one operating a vehicle with the owner's consent should be deemed the owner's agent. The court refused to give an instruction which would preclude plaintiff's recovery if the jury found that his son's negligence contributed to the accident. On appeal from a verdict for the plaintiff, held, affirmed. The statute makes the bailor liable to persons injured because of the bailee's negligence but …