Yes. Anyone may sue anyone for anything. Whether it makes sense to sue is a better question.

Unfortunately, under Missouri law, a dog is considered personal property, just like a refrigerator. Therefore, even if you were to win a lawsuit, you'd probably only be entitled to... View More

Ron is correct. However, as the owner of the dogs, your son was legally responsible for the cost of care and maintenance for the animals. So, negotiate a price for the dogs and then offset it with your bill for services for the care and maintenance of the dogs for the past roughly 2750 days of... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2025

Before your court date, start by gathering any evidence that can support your version of events. This can include phone records, messages, emails, or anything showing you had no contact with the person and did not threaten them. Even if you currently have no witnesses, make a list of anyone who can... View More

I don’t think your find any attorney who specializes in private nuisance cases nor do I think that is necessary. Mediation is a good way to result disputes. It costs money but if successful it’s a good investment. Given that you don’t want to mediated, however, look for an attorney with... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

You have several tools at your disposal even while proceeding without counsel.

First, file a formal motion in your trial court asking to correct or seal the misleading docket entries and to clarify that you are neither a felon nor previously adjudicated guilty. Courts have the power to... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

You can hold your neighbor strictly liable under Missouri’s “livestock trespass” statute (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 273.060), which makes an owner responsible when their dogs trespass and kill your livestock.

Start by sending your neighbor a written demand for the fair market value of each... View More

Google “Missouri” and “ 273.036.” You neighbor is strictly liable for the vicious dogs. Hire an attorney to send a demand letter seeking the value of your animals killed. If your neighbor won’t pay, confer with the attorney about filing a lawsuit.

You can file a lawsuit for replevin. Same cause of action as if you had loaned her your lawn mower and want it back.

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answered on May 14, 2025

That must have felt frustrating and hurtful, especially when you took all the steps to provide documentation and communicate your needs. Emotional support animals are recognized under certain federal protections, but they do not always carry the same legal rights as service animals under the... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

That’s a really difficult and emotional situation to be in, especially when you’ve invested so much time, love, and money into caring for the puppy. Ownership of a pet often comes down to evidence of who has been the primary caregiver and who has taken financial and physical responsibility.... View More

You sold it a got paid. You have no right to the puppy at this time.

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

In Missouri, a step-parent adoption can potentially affect the grandparents' visitation rights, but it does not automatically terminate them. The law allows grandparents to petition for visitation, and unless there is a compelling reason to restrict their access, such as safety concerns or... View More

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answered on Feb 8, 2025

Your apartment is required to follow the Fair Housing Act (FHA), which mandates that landlords provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Since your healthcare provider has prescribed fostering kittens as a necessary treatment for your anxiety and depression, this may... View More

Your question doesn't provide any context. I suggest you revise it.

There are two categories of pets that are exempt from pet deposits as a matter of federal housing laws that protect disabled persons from housing discrimination: service animals (which are specially trained dogs like seeing-eye dogs for the blind) and emotional support animals ESAs (which can be... View More

Unless your contract contains an arbitration clause, then of course you may sue the breeder, assuming you are willing and able to pay to litigate in Missouri. Have an attorney review the contract and assess whether you'd have a strong claim. Sorry that your pub isn't what you expected or desired.

I suggest you contact your homeowner's insurance company to see if it my provide coverage and counsel. Otherwise, hire your own attorney if you can afford one. I know that you want someone to tell you that the case lacks merit, but no cautious attorney is going to tell you that. Litigation... View More

This is not legal per the Fair Housing Act as a blanket set of rules. Reasonable restrictions can be requested by the landlord if your particular emotional support animal(s) would somehow interfere with the living situation of other residents/ the character of neighborhood (for example your... View More

In short the answer is yes. But it would make more sense to start with demanding more information as to what happened, ask to see any surveillance videos etc to see if you can somehow get some clue as to what may have happened or where he ran off to.

Also find out if your state regulates/... View More

I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing this. As animals are still considered "property", this appears to be theft of your dogs by your fiancé's mother. But, typically disputes over pets are treated as a "civil" dispute, however, which is why the police do not want to... View More