Dog Fight Liability Explained

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In Minnesota, youre typically not responsible for the injuries caused by your dog on your property if the other dog was trespassing. However, these cases can be complex, so seeking legal counsel could be beneficial.

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Our neighbors chihuahua came into our yard where our dog was tied up on a lead in our yard and they got into a fight resulting in the chihuahua going to the vet. She is asking us to pay or threatening legal action. Our dog has never been aggressive
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Minnesota
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In Minnesota, you're typically not responsible for the injuries caused by your dog on your property if the other dog was trespassing. However, these cases can be complex, so seeking legal counsel could be beneficial.