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December 19, 1951
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Florida Supreme Court rules that ignoring a 'beware of the dog' sign negates right to damages in dog bite case, overturning $3,500 award to S. Barr Berman bitten by two bulldogs in Miami.
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High Court Rules In "Bad Dog Case"
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - (INS) - The Florida Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that when a person is bitten after ignoring a "beware of the dog" sign he has no right to expect to collect damages.
The decision overruled an earlier judgement by the Dade County Circuit Court which awarded $3,500 damages to S. Barr Berman of Miami Beach.
Two bulldogs belonging to a Miami man bit Berman, but the dog owner claimed in his appeal he was not liable because signs warned of the dogs' bad tempers.
The High Court concurred by a vote of six to one. One of the concurring justices, John Dickinson, admitted that the law was a "bad law from strictly a legal standpoint," but said the suit did not question the constitutionality of the law.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - (INS) - The Florida Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that when a person is bitten after ignoring a "beware of the dog" sign he has no right to expect to collect damages.
The decision overruled an earlier judgement by the Dade County Circuit Court which awarded $3,500 damages to S. Barr Berman of Miami Beach.
Two bulldogs belonging to a Miami man bit Berman, but the dog owner claimed in his appeal he was not liable because signs warned of the dogs' bad tempers.
The High Court concurred by a vote of six to one. One of the concurring justices, John Dickinson, admitted that the law was a "bad law from strictly a legal standpoint," but said the suit did not question the constitutionality of the law.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Dog Bite
Court Ruling
Beware Sign
Liability
Supreme Court
What entities or persons were involved?
S. Barr Berman
John Dickinson
Where did it happen?
Tallahassee, Fla.; Miami Beach; Dade County
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Key Persons
S. Barr Berman
John Dickinson
Location
Tallahassee, Fla.; Miami Beach; Dade County
Event Date
Tuesday
Story Details
Florida Supreme Court overturns $3,500 damages award to S. Barr Berman, bitten by two bulldogs after ignoring warning signs, ruling no liability for owner.