Corso v. Crawford Dog and Cat Hospital, Inc.
New York Civil Court
415 N.Y.S.2d 182 (1979)
Relevant factsFree
Corso (plaintiff) brought her beloved 15-year-old dog to Crawford Dog and Cat Hospital (defendant) for euthanasia and a planned funeral, but Crawford mishandled the remains and instead delivered a casket containing a dead cat; Corso sued in tort for the mishandling of her dog's body.
IssueFree
Whether a pet is more than mere personal property.