If your landlord was negligent, you likely can sue for any vet bills incurred treating your dog.

It depends on the terms of your agreement. Most sale transactions of this type are very simple. The Buyer chooses a dog from the Seller, pays the Seller, and leaves with the dog (and any paperwork).

When "delivery" is involved, a Seller may satisfy its duty by delivering a... View More

Texas does not generally prohibit minors from owning property. There are certain specific things (tobacco, alcohol, etc.) that a minor is prohibited from buying and owning, but a horse is not one of those things.

The horse has been yours since it was purchased for you in your name.

Coercion requires evidence of the use of force, or threatened use of force. For example, the classic example of coercion is holding a gun to someone's head and saying: "Sign this or I will shoot."

Being "distraught" and someone using your "situation"... View More

Both you and your neighbor were likely negligent per se by failing to keep your dog in your own respective yards. In a lawsuit, a judge or jury will allocate responsibility between you based on all of the facts and circumstances and may allocate some degree of responsibility to the handyman for... View More

If a shelter can establish that the dog belongs to it, the shelter does not require your consent to vaccinate the dog.

If a shelter cannot establish that the dog belongs to it and you prevail in proving the dog belongs to you, you will still have to prove that the fair market value of your... View More

No. But if you know who the owner of the aggressive dog is, you potentially could sue the owner for the fair market value of your deceased pet.

Under the facts you describe, you cannot legally break your lease without penalty. Your pet deposit is intended to cover any damage to the premises caused by your dogs during your occupancy of the premises. If there was a legitimate casualty loss which precluded you from occupying the premises... View More

It depends on whether the owner of the dog that bit the other dog was negligent. That most likely will require a jury or judge to make a decision based on all the evidence presented at a trial. If I were the trier of fact and the evidence was exactly as you describe in your question, I personally... View More

Unfortunately, there are many irresponsible pet owners who refuse to abide by leash laws which require owners to keep their dogs, cats, and other pets caged, penned, or on a leash not longer than six feet in public inclujding in recreation areas that are not specifically designated otherwise (like... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2024

Based on the information provided, it's difficult to give a precise probability of the outcome at the show cause hearing for deferred adjudication probation revocation. However, I can provide some general insights:

1. No prior criminal history: Having no previous criminal record may... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2024

In the United States, there is a fundamental legal principle known as the "Ex Post Facto Clause" found in Article 1, Section 9, Clause 3 and Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution. This clause prohibits the federal government and state governments from passing laws that retroactively change... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

That is a problem. Call the Animal Control office one more time. Get the name of everyone you talk to there and take notes of the call. If you get no help, you can start a small claims case against the cat owner, Animal Control, AND the HOA. That will cost you about $60. But you will get... View More

Laredo city ordinance provides "It shall be unlawful for any person owning, keeping or having in his possession or control any dog to allow such dog to run at large upon the streets, sidewalks or public grounds of the city, or to allow any dog to run at large upon or about the residence, lot... View More

Assuming you can overcome any official immunity defense and timely assert a claim against the City, you may be able to recover any diminution in value of your cat as a result of him being neutered. For example, if you could have sold the cat unneutered for $500, but neutered he can only be sold... View More

It depends on the facts and circumstances of your particular situation. Many cities and towns in Texas have mandatory neutering laws. Although the terms can vary, a typical ordinance requires any male dog or cat over eight months of age to be neutered unless the owner obtains an intact-pet... View More

No, an animal rescue cannot take an adopted dog back for no valid reason. They can only take an adopted dog back if the adopting person violates the adoption agreement. For example, if the adoption agreement requires you to have a fenced in yard, the animal rescue can take the dog back if you... View More

First, this is a Q&A forum in which individuals ask a legal question and Justia lawyers have the option of answering the questions. If you are looking for a lawyer for a specific legal matter, you should use the "Find a Lawyer" option and search for a lawyer in San Antonio or Bexar... View More

Yes, if the vet tech sues you, you can name the clinic as a responsible third party. The trier of fact would then have to decide the proportionate degree of fault for the vet tech's between you and the clinic.

It depends upon the particular facts of your situation. It is important to consider what arrangements you made for your animals to be properly cared for while you were in jail and why the animals were seized by animal control.

If the animals were being properly cared for and animal... View More