Woodley v. Androcles

Facts: Ralph Woodley took his son Harvey to visit the local zoo. After spending approximately four hours there visiting the various exhibits, they decide to visit one final exhibit building. Although this building looked like all the rest at the zoo, it was set apart from the majority. Upon walking up the building, they spotted a large dog that seemed friendly at first. The dog nuzzled them and they made note of a small plastic device on the collar. In jest, the son made a snowball to throw at his father, inadvertently hitting the dog with it. The dog proceeded to attack Harvey and bit him four times on his right elbow causing lacerations that required twenty stitches. Upon investigation, the attorney for Mr. Woodley learns that the building in question is not an exhibition building of the zoo, but rather the private residence of the zoo groundskeeper (the dog belongs to Mr. Androcles as well). Although there were no posted signs that this was not part of the zoo, the defendant’s attorney maintains that they building’s residential status was obvious due to the electric fence – as evidenced by the collar on the dog.
Procedural History: None
Issue: Whether the Illinois Dog Bite Statute applies in cases where the plaintiff is unknowingly trespassing.
Holding: None
Rule:
Cause of action (remedy sought): The following is an action to hold Mr. Androcles liable for injuries sustained to Harvey Woodley (under the Illinois Dog Bite Statue).
Rationale/Reasoning:

Judgment: