Ignorance of dog's habits is no defense

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TN Code › Title 44 › Chapter 17 › Section 44-17-202

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Ignorance of the vicious habits or character of the dog on the part of its owner shall be no defense in actions arising under § 44-17-201 . Acts 1859-1860, ch. 45, § 2; Shan., § 2872; Code 1932, § 5106; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-102.

Ignorance of the vicious habits or character of the dog on the part of its owner shall be no defense in actions arising under § 44-17-201 .

Acts 1859-1860, ch. 45, § 2; Shan., § 2872; Code 1932, § 5106; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-102.

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