dog-bite statute
- A law that holds dog owners responsible for injuries their dogs cause, regardless of the owner's knowledge about the dog's potential to inflict such injuries
- Under the dog-bite statute, the owner was liable for the jogger's injuries after the dog attacked him during a run.
- The dog-bite statute came into play when the neighbor's dog bit a mail carrier.
- Because of the dog-bite statute, pet owners ensure their dogs are well-trained to avoid any potential liabilities.
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