Learning Objective $(7-5)$ What defenses are available in a negligence case?

$1.$ The state in which Stacy lives has a statute prohibiting dogs running loose. All dogs are required to be on a leash whenever they are off the owner's premises. Stacy$$s dog, while not on a leash, visits the home of a neighbor down the street. While there, the dog carries off an expensive pair of shoes belonging to Richard. The shoes are chewed and de$-$stroyed. A neighbor informed Richard of what had happened. Richard commented that he never should have left his $$300$ shoes lying on the deck in the first place but that he expects to be repaid by Stacy. Richard found out that the dog had carried away a num$-$ber of shoes and other articles in the neighborhood, chewing them to pieces. Stacy did nothing to warn anyone. Richard thinks that she should be punished for her activities, which would perhaps deter her from allowing the dog to run loose.

a$.$ On which broad classification of torts will Richard likely rely in seeking recovery against Stacy for his shoes? Specifically, which doctrine might help Richard?

b$.$ Which defense to negligence is Stacy likely use? Explain.

c$.$ What type of damages would Richard seek in order to punish Stacy and to deter her ac$-$tions in regard to letting the dog run free?