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She did have him registered but she abandoned him and gave him to me does she have the right to do that
answered on Sep 26, 2015
Yes, she can do that, on one hand, but what can you do about it, on the other. Who is the registered owner of the dog? Were you merely to take care of the dog? Were you to charge her for taking care of the dog?
She speeds excessively on our rural road. She was using profanity with my husband. There was no remorse. It was in a cul de sac. She wasn't paying attention
answered on Jul 25, 2015
Talk to a local lawyer about making a claim or perhaps you can sue in small claims court. The damages may be medical bills and/or the value of your pet, depending on VA laws. You might have a claim against her employer, too, and there may be insurance that covers it.
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My friends got her ex gf a dog for her bday. The dog lives with me and my friend and we pay for dog food and etc. and now her ex demands we give the dog to her. Does she have any legal right to take her ?
answered on Jul 18, 2015
It depends on the specifics. If it's clear that she owns the dog, then it's her property. You can ask for reimbursement for costs you spent.
They knew I had two big dogs.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
You may be liable, depending on what exactly happened, but you may also have a variety of legal defenses if the other party files lawsuit. You should consider filing a claim with your homeowners insurance, as they may insure you for this incident.
My lease recently ended at my old home so i had to move in with a family member for a while. I had 2 dogs and could only take one to my families home. So my friend offered to keep her till i can have her again. Well its been almost a month and i went to get her back but now they hid her at another... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2014
Unlike failure to return leased property which by statute is a crime (See § 18.2-118. Fraudulent conversion or removal of leased personal property), failing to return personal property (your dog) is a civil matter rather than a criminal matter. A detinue action in the general district court is... View More
I live in Virginia and since I live on my parents property I would like to know if my dog bites someone am I the only one liable? I dont want my parents to be punished for something if it happens that doesnt have anything to do with them.
answered on Nov 25, 2014
It depends on various circumstances: e.g., whether the bite took place on the property or not, why the person was on the property if so, how the dog got loose from the property if so, etc.
this happened at around 9:30 pm. She was only there for 45 mins. officers took my dog and at the station they lost my dog for 2 hours. Can I do something about this? will this help my case.
answered on Aug 1, 2014
The fact that they lost the dog for a while has no bearing on the outcome of the charges. You should consult with an attorney in your state to discuss whether you need representation.
answered on Mar 2, 2011
Depending on where you live, there may be a county or city ordinance that covers the matter. Sometimes these ordinances are available online, if you wish to research the issue yourself.
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