MORIAL, Judge.
The sole issue in this appeal is whether the conduct of a 3½ year old child can exculpate a dog owner from the consequences of his dog's actions.
On May 19, 1972 Guy E. Babin, Jr., age 3½ years, was bitten about the face and shoulder by a dog owned by defendant, Richard X. Patin, while the child was a guest in the Patin home. As a result of the accident, the child was taken to the Mercy Hospital emergency room where his wounds were...
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