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Q: do i need a lawyer for my dog?

my landlords girlfriend was doing work outside. i had my dog confined in a fenced in pen due too the fact she was in and out of my house so she could do her work. i went outside and she had her hands in the fence calling my dogs name. he was barking and growling and backing away from her. i came in... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 25, 2015

Anyone can sue for anything...that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good case, though. I'm not familiar with Michigan law on this, but in many states, it is a defense if the dog is provoked. Talk to a local lawyer to be sure. Also, if a claim is made, you can turn it over to your... View More

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Q: my dog was adopted without my consent by my roomate and a shelter would i be able to get my baby back?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 20, 2015

More information is needed. If someone stole your dog, you should try to get it back.

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Q: if my neighbor does something to my dog what can i do?

My neighbor harasses my dog. sprayed her with a hose , barks at her heckles her thru the chain link fence. we have half of that fence privacy fenced as well and are working on the rest as we get finances. today after living next door to them for 20 sum years i saw he has a BB gun. i am worried he... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 18, 2015

Ask a lawyer to write a strong letter on your behalf. He doesn't have the right to spray water into your property. If he shoots your dog, call the police.

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Q: So some young children from the apartment complex behind my house broke into my house thru a window. They trashed up

My house and managed to flood my basement causing over 10k in damage. Than they stole my dog and took him back to their apartment complex. Some lady tried to help the children grab the dog at some point and she got bit. She is suing me for over 25k. Am I liable since they stole the dog.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 18, 2015

Turn the claim over to your homeowner's insurance to handle.

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Q: If someone pays for my dogs vet bill does that mean the dog is now theres?
Kelly Lambert
Kelly Lambert
answered on Jul 31, 2014

No, it does not.

Kelly G Lambert III

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Q: What michigan statute protects a dog owner if their dog bit someone
Hillard Fried
Hillard Fried
answered on Jan 5, 2011

In the typical personal injury claim, the injured party must prove that the party who caused the mishap was negligent. If the injury victim fails to prove negligence, he loses.

In contrast, the victim of a dog-bite is not required to prove negligence. That is known as “strict liability”....
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