Tallahassee, FL asked in Animal / Dog Law, Libel & Slander and Wrongful Death for Florida

Q: Neighbor shot my dog dead in my yard

We know the perpetrator he came on to our property murdered our beloved dog when the police came they didn't do a damn thing. What can we do

2 Lawyer Answers
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Sue the neighbor in small claims court for the money value of the dog (which will be probably be much less than what the dog meant to you).

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered

A: Mr.Thorgaard is correct--you only can claim the value of the dog....except, there is also a claim for trespass and malicious trespass at that. Why not contact a member of the Florida Justice Association. They give free consults.

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