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MUNGO v. BENNETT

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238 S.C. 79 (1961)

119 S.E.2d 522

Ernest MUNGO, Respondent, v. Carl E. BENNETT, Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

April 7, 1961.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Joseph L. Nettles, of Columbia, and Frank E. Rector, of Camden, for Appellant.

Messrs. Murchison, West & Marshall, of Camden, for Respondent.

April 7, 1961.

STEVE C. GRIFFITH, Acting Justice.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries suffered by the plaintiff when kicked by a stallion belonging to the defendant. In a trial by jury the plaintiff was awarded actual damages in the amount of $7,500.00. The defendant appealed.

The complaint charged the appellant with negligence in (1) keeping a horse of known vicious nature, (2) in failing to...

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