Brown v. Yokum

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Brown v. Yokum, 328 So. 2d 377 (La. 1976)
1976 La. LEXIS 4729
Correct, Summers, Tate, That

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).

Reference

Full Case Name
Roy BROWN v. Calvin YOKUM
Status
Published