Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1976

Brown v. Yokum

Brown v. Yokum
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided March 23, 1976 · Correct, Summers, Tate, That
328 So. 2d 377; 1976 La. LEXIS 4729 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Brown v. Yokum

Opinion of the Court

In re: Roy Brown applying for certiora-ri, or writ of review, to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, Parish of Orleans. 325 So.2d 874.

Writ denied. On the facts found by the court of appeal, there is no error of law in the judgment.

SUMMERS, J., is of the opinion that the result is correct.

Concurring Opinion

TATE, J.,

concurs, under the factual findings before us. However, the non-owner (harborer) of an animal may be liable for negligent maintenance of a vicious animal under Civil Code Article 2315. (additional to the independent strict liability of an owner under Article 2321).

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