M Civ JI 80.01 Dog Bite Statute - Explanation

We have a state statute that provides that the owner of a dog that without provocation bites a person while that person is [ on public property / lawfully on private property ] is liable for any damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the previous viciousness of the dog or whether the owner knew of that viciousness.

Note on Use

As stated above, principles of comparative negligence and allocation of fault do not apply.

History

Added February 1981. Amended September 2006.