Q: A dog was hit by a random person infront of my home didn’t have chip or collar so took to vet told them we were adopting
Paid 1,000 dollars owner came forward doesn’t have proof of ownership get gave dog to owner but I can’t get my money back or the dog that I said I was adopting and didn’t ask for proof of ownership what do I do
A:
I don't believe that you have a cognizable claim to file. Missouri recognizes the "doctrine of necessaries" as to a married couple, i.e., if the medical services patient received were necessary and patient maintained no separate assets, one spouse would be liable for the reasonable value of the medical services patient received. I don't believe the doctrine applies to animals.
https://www.bills.com/debt/debt-management/doctrine-of-necessaries
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