CHANDLER v. WAUGH

SC 40.

274 So.2d 46 (1973)

Bruce Kenton CHANDLER v. Henry WAUGH et al.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

February 22, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George W. Nichols, Jr., Tuscaloosa, for appellant.

Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart and E. D. Martenson, Birmingham, for appellees.


MADDOX, Justice.

The major question presented by this appeal is whether the owner of an animal which is running at large on a city street can be held liable in damages for his negligence if the animal causes an automobile accident which produces injury. Appellant contends that state law which requires proof that the owner knowingly or intentionally placed the animal in the street before recovery can be had is applicable only to areas outside cities which...

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