M Civ JI 80.05 Dog Bite Statute - Lawfully on Property of Dog Owner

A person is lawfully on the property of the owner of the dog if the person is on the owner’s property in the performance of any duty imposed upon [ him/her ] by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States.

Note on Use

This instruction should be used only if the incident occurred on the property of the dog’s owner.

History

Added September 2006.