California Court of Appeal

In a dog bite case, court did not err in granting a new trail based on irregularity in the proceedings, surprise and misconduct of counsel. In addition, the strict liability standard should apply based on the animal's known vicious propensities.

Appellate Information

• Decided 06/08/2004
• Published 06/08/2004

Judges

• REARDON, J.

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Janssen, Malloy, Needham, Morrison, Reinholtsen & Crowley, W. Timothy Needham, Michael Morrison, Eureka, Counsel for plaintiff and appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Chapman, Popik & White, Susan M. Popik, Mitchell, Brisso, Delaney & Vrieze, Nancy K. Delaney, Counsel for defendant and appellant.