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Am I financially responsible?
answered on Oct 10, 2024
Put up a Beware of Dog sign. Talk with your neighbor and let them know that your dog is not friendly and that they shouldn't let their dog come into your yard or try to get through your fence into your yard. Depending on your level of concern and the power of your dog, you could put up mesh... View More 
Am I financially responsible?
answered on Oct 18, 2024
If your fence is properly maintained, you generally would not be liable if a neighbor's dog puts its face through it and gets injured. The responsibility typically falls on the dog’s owner to control their pet. Your liability would only arise if there is a defect in your fence that creates a... View More
My dog was at large and I know I am responsible for damages to the vehicle but the lady accidentally hit my dog killed him and fled the scene I had to contact her
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
If the driver was aware that they had hit your dog and they fled the scene in an attempt to avoid responsibility, they could be charged with animal cruelty. However, if the driver did not realize that they had hit your dog or if they fled the scene for some other reason, they may not be charged... View More
What can I do now to get my dog back?? The judge said after the deadline he would have to pay me…
answered on Dec 29, 2022
Small claims actions are generally for money judgments. If you want other relief, such as return of property (like a dog) instead of money, then you may need to file a different cause of action outside of small claims court. However, if you are took the case to trial and the judge awarded you... View More
We got the dog when his uncles dog had puppies. We didn't pay for the dog and she has always lived with me. I have had the dog since he passed away, almost 2 years ago. I'm looking into licensing her, I'm not sure if she already is or not. I just want to make sure that there's... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2021
In Nebraska, a dog is personal property, just like any item in your home. Unless there are ownership papers that someone else owns the dog, the person who the dog lives with is generally the dog's owner. If the dog has ownership papers in one person's name but has lived with another... View More
It would be impossible for my dog to lift up the handle of the gate then pull out the door, and come back to lift the handle again in order to lock the gate door
answered on Sep 15, 2019
How to respond depends on what happened after animal control was called. If you received a citation, you may be able to fight it. If the allegation wasn't true and animal control didn't find anything wrong, then there may not be any further action needed.
answered on Jan 9, 2019
you have hit personal property so you need to act accordingly. Nebraska seems to require you stop, identify yourself etc https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=60-696
Suggest you speak with a Nebraska attorney
Where I couldn't pick up the pets I purchased both of them I purchased the oldest one for him but the youngest one is a female in her name is cupcake and she is mine and now he has told me that we are selling the house come to find out not only are we selling the house but he is leaving me and... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2017
You need to get a lawyer involved to obtain the dog(s) so that he does not take them. If you have proof than you should be able to get them back. Timing is essential for getting the dog(s) back. You may also have certain rights as regards other mutual property.
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