# RCW 16.60.075: RCW 16.60.075: Damages by breachy animals

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S075

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 16.60.075
- **Heading:** RCW 16.60.075: Damages by breachy animals
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 16 / Chapter 60 / Section 075

## Text

The owner of any animal that is unruly, and in the habit of breaking through or throwing down fences, if after being notified that such animal is unruly and in the habit of breaking through or throwing down fences as aforesaid, he or she shall allow such animal to run at large, shall be liable for all damages caused by such animal, and any and all other animals, that may be in company with such animal.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 16.60.010 RCW 16.60.010: Lawful fence defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S010.md)
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- [RCW 16.60.030 RCW 16.60.030: Partition fence—Erection—Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S030.md)
- [RCW 16.60.040 RCW 16.60.040: Partition fence—Failure to build—Recovery of half of cost.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S040.md)
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- [RCW 16.60.055 RCW 16.60.055: Fence on the land of another by mistake—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S055.md)
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- [RCW 16.60.075 RCW 16.60.075: Damages by breachy animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S075.md)
- [RCW 16.60.076 RCW 16.60.076: Proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S076.md)
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