# Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-202: Ignorance of dog's habits is no defense

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T44_C17_S44-17-202

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-202
- **Heading:** Ignorance of dog's habits is no defense
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-202

## Text

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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