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6 legal questions have been posted about animal law by real users in Texas. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include equine law, and animal rights. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
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What should I do?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Retain counsel to bring a claim agaisnt your neighbor.   Steve,   Licensed in Fl and Tx
Retain counsel to bring a claim agaisnt your neighbor.   Steve,   Licensed in Fl and Tx

Hi I was bit by 2 pit bulls in Houston tx, the homeowner has no insurance, I see he has assets though!!! The owner has Ben following me around too!!!

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
discuss with counsel about all the facts of the case. There may be other people that you could sue for your damages. Steve....licensed in Tx and Fl.
discuss with counsel about all the facts of the case. There may be other people that you could sue for your damages. Steve....licensed in Tx and Fl.

I live in App.Blg & on the 28th of Oct 2014 i was attck by grey&white pitbull & the know the lady closely what do i do

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
An apt bldg owner/manager is liable for injuries from a dog bite suffered on the building premises on a theory of negligence. I would need to know more facts to answer your question   Steve
An apt bldg owner/manager is liable for injuries from a dog bite suffered on the building premises on a theory of negligence. I would need to know... Read More

My sisters dog bit someone while on a leash now she is being harrassed

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by attorney Shane R. Kadlec   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I would tell her not to be too concerned, and if there is a claim or lawsuit, her homeowners would provide a defense.
I would tell her not to be too concerned, and if there is a claim or lawsuit, her homeowners would provide a defense.

my dog was killed by vet

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by attorney Shane R. Kadlec   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
That is horrible, I am so sorry.
That is horrible, I am so sorry.

Can my wife get sued for selling a dog that grew bigger than expected?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ms. Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Whether or not this disgruntled customer has a claim depends on whether or not your wife is a licensed breeder. If so, she may be liable under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. This act protects consumers from relying on false representations from sales persons, but it requires the consumer to allege and prove that they were effectively lied to during the sale. If your wife simply made a mistake and did not guarantee the dog's breed in any written statement, a claim against her is probably not actionable. ... Read More
Whether or not this disgruntled customer has a claim depends on whether or not your wife is a licensed breeder. If so, she may be liable under the... Read More
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