Cases Considered: R. v. Hardy, 2007 ABQB 747
PDF Version: Anthropomorphic Justice: The Case of the Cute, Yet Menacing Dog
Erin is a 10 year-old who loves dogs. One morning while in the Kensington district of inner-city Calgary with her parents, Erin’s affection led to an unfortunate encounter with Paul Hardy’s young German pointer leashed to a sidewalk post. As she attempted to pet the dog, it unexpectedly lunged upwards and bit her mouth. She required plastic surgery to treat the severe injuries inflicted upon her lips.