2007-07-15 13:06:53 · 9 answers · asked by kennethcho8330 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Anbody can sue anybody, if you want to take the time or spend the money. For instance, most states, you can file in Small Claims court yourself for a reasonable amount of money and can file for punitive damages to insure compliance on the defendants part. The nasty part in most Small Claims courts is that the defendant MUST appear, or they automatically lose, and you can get a garnish order, whereas you may not have to appear for several court schedules at no loss, at least until the court requires your presence to close the case out - which puts the burden squarely on the person(s) you want to pay attention.
2007-07-15 13:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by marconprograms 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here are some things to ask before getting financially strapped into a lawsuit. Is the dog a common nusance for the area your in? Did the owner try to make amends when the incident happened? Is the dog a danger to other animals and even people?
2007-07-15 20:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That would really depend on the situation. Was the dog in your yard or was your dog in his yard? Is there a leash/ chain law in your neighborhood? But the biggest question here is: If your animal wasn't seriously injured, is it really worth your time and money to sue the owner?
2007-07-15 20:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Saphira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue in Small Claims Court. Sue for any medications or vet bills you incurred, plus pain & suffering. I'm sure that the attack traumatized you. You won't have any attorney's fees this way because lawyers aren't allowed in Small Claims Court. There is no guarantee that you will win, but you can definitely sue. Ask Judge Judy. :-)
2007-07-15 20:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but there must be injuries to your dogs or dog . that way you can recover . btw if the dogs are always out and threatening call your local animal control and lodge a complaint . good luck .
2007-07-15 20:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can.
But you' d only be able to collect (in damages) the amount of harm that actually resulted -- so any medical bills you had to spend on your dog as a result of the attack.
2007-07-15 20:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if there are any kinda marks on him and you can prove that it was their dog then yeas but if not then no believe u better have proof cause if you dont they wont care
2007-07-15 20:16:00 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah i think so. it would be like annoying your dog or being agressive. but if you had to pay any bill then just use that. i think......
2007-07-15 20:12:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
what's up with all of this suing?
2007-07-15 20:16:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋