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I ran the dog down which by the way has bit my left palm I pursued the dog into its yard and out of it into the highway . Never hit the dog only expressed my frustration of my livestock loss to the owner and owner doesn't show or
with no consideration of compensation for its... View More 
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You're facing charges because, under the law, your actions after the incident with the dog may have been perceived as taking matters into your own hands rather than following legal channels. Even though the dog attacked your chickens and bit you, the way you pursued the dog and expressed your... View More
The dog is allowed to run loose, and come across road to my house regularly, I have a 2 year old grandchildren afraid to go in yard..I have shot at it.,and hollered, neighbors just look and leave.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
There's really not a whole lot that you can do, aside from alert local law enforcement. Keep in mind that in Mississippi, a dog really only gets one bite, and that one bite puts the owner on notice of the dog's violent propensities. In other words, after that first bite, the owner is... View More
My landlord has a no pet policy, but I have been wanting to get an emotional support animal. I want to know if I need to have some sort of letter stating that the animal is of service and I want to be sure that the landlord cannot kick me out of the home or charge a pet fee over the cat.
answered on Apr 4, 2023
No, service animals are protected under the ADA; emotional support animals are protected under the FHA.
For an ESA, you need proof of your underlying disability and an opinion from a qualified healthcare professional that your cat provides therapeutic benefit to you in connection with your... View More
I have the cat on security video walking up to me on 3/18/2023 at 5:13AM wanting to be petted. I petted him. Without provocation, he lunges at me and seizes my right hand and bites it several times all the while clawing my right arm with his hind feet. I pull away and the cat stands there looking... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2023
Retain a personal injury attorney who can send a demand letter to the neighbor to obtain their Homeowners Insurance information. Your damages may be covered by their Home liability policy.
A ex gave me a dog for a gift and I had the dog for a service dog/emotional support dog, he came back 8 months later wanting the dog back, then took me to court and the judge granted him the dog. The judge and his dad is best friends. I have all the vet bills and etc, it’s micro chipped under my... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2022
You can appeal the decision to the next level. If the original trial was in city court or justice court, you will be granted a new trial at the next level with a new judge.
What should I say in court? Should we both get a lawyer? Will this go on our record?
answered on Jul 19, 2022
It really depends. There is nothing necessarily requiring you to have a lawyer as a victim; however, if there is the possibility of a civil suit for damages against the dog's owner, you may want to seriously consider having a lawyer present so that they can also communicate with the prosecutor... View More
After I was taken away my exgf, who's invitation was recended to my home... used a non authorized key.... She stole 2 phones and an I pad that was basically new all individually worth over $500 and I want to discredit her as well due to the fact she's a habitual liar and a theif...
answered on Dec 3, 2021
From the looks of it, you have a case that should go to trial, particularly given the circumstances of her entering your home. Your best bet is going to be to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to walk through the facts and circumstances of what happened, especially when it comes to... View More
lawyer hired by fedex claims it is our fault for letting the dog out on our own property. our county does have a leash law, but it specifically states that you become liable when dog leaves your property.
answered on Sep 1, 2021
Depending on how the driver was handling the truck when this occurred, there may be a good argument to have FedEx at least pay some damages, though it would depend on the type of dog, bills associated with it, etc.
we were invited by a pitts owner who did not ensure the animal was secured and her stepson let him out who immediately attacked my dog. After 12000.00 vet bill, he died. I can prove he killed 20 chickens the week before and goats months before that. Thus is in smith county. I made a report ar... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2021
You could potentially sue the owners of the pitbull. If the dog had a history of being violent, then they were effectively put on notice of the dogs violent propensities, which means that they could be found to be legally responsible for any damages to a person or their property.
answered on Jul 25, 2021
Yes, you can take them to court. You can contact law enforcement to file criminal charges and/or file a civil action.
Has bitten a child and he says he dont have to chain his dogs up
answered on May 30, 2021
Likely not. If he is allowing the dog to get out and the dog bites someone, especially after having already shown a propensity for viciousness, then he could be found liable for any harm that the dog causes. It sounds like it might be worth it for you to talk to a lawyer about, especially if the... View More
What can I do to protect my pets? I have a camera outside showing their dogs in my yard even on my front porch!
answered on Apr 6, 2021
The first thing to do is to read the county or city ordinances (depending on where you live) to find out about your remedies. If your local Sheriff’s Dept or city has an animal control division, call them and report the loose dogs and your fears. The video will be your best evidence.
answered on Jul 19, 2020
Yes. That would be animal abuse or cruelty. Try talking the to the adult human responsible for the dog because dogs are animals and they don’t know or understand property lines.
i have lots of details and one main one is the vet being under the influence
answered on Jul 17, 2020
In most states, you need what it called a "certificate of merit" to file a malpractice claim. Depending on the local rules, you can get it after you file the complaint, but there is a specific deadline by which you must file the certificate of merit. The certificate of merit requires... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
This is not a traffic issue so I don’t understand why it’s labeled that way, but yes you can sue to get your puppy back.
What does that mean exactly?
answered on Nov 17, 2019
That likely means that there is a local ordinance already declaring them to be banned from the city. It may be better to talk to someone at community development to verify.
Not sure what to do now
answered on Apr 30, 2019
If you have not already done so, contact your homeowner's insurance carrier to report the claim. The insurance company should defend the case and will employ a Mississippi lawyer to advise you on your liability.
The owner opened gate to let dogs out but still say I can't prove it was their dogs
answered on Jan 27, 2019
This sounds like a classic example of a circumstantial evidence case.
My neighbor's dogs keep coming onto the property.
answered on Oct 6, 2018
There is not a blanket leash law in Mississippi; rather, it varies from city to city via local ordinance.
They said "If you see this dog run it over I will pay you $50.00 and I will fill your gas tank up". This was after they admitted to shooting our puppy. This person has harrassed us, and our animals. Now two of our pets are dead, the father and the puppy of the father. We need help... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
If you are being harassed, a good starting point would be to report them to local law enforcement.
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