A MAN AND A DOG
A curious case ha> been <lcci le,| l», the Supreme Court in New York. On man sued another for damages becaus the latter ’s dog ran into him. < ausiii. the dropping of a parcel and const quent damage to the contents. After the court had deliberated fu some time, it decided that the law uni requires that vehicles shall keep off tli footpaths. Men and dogs have equn privileges there. If a dog happens I, be running along in a hurry it is a per son’s busines to look out for the uni mal, and give way where necessan ’l'lio. New York dog siccording 1o th .iiMgcnieiit. lias . .ist ; s mm l) right 01 th<* path as the man.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 109, 11 May 1931, Page 11
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124A MAN AND A DOG Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 109, 11 May 1931, Page 11
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