Davies v. Mann
Exchequer
152 Eng. Rep. 588 (1842)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Davies’s (plaintiff) donkey was tied on the side of the road. Mann (defendant) was speeding in his wagon and ran over the donkey, killing it. Davies brought suit and the jury found in his favor. Mann appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Abinger, C.B.)
Concurrence (Parke, B.)
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