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Indiana Dog Bite Liability Appellate Decision 2022

Damon Daniels v. Jeffrey Drake, et al. Indiana Court of Appeals September 9, 2022 (No. 22A-CT-00068) “Indiana law has specifically addressed the question of liability for injury causedby domestic animals. In Pozanski v. Horvath, 788 N.E.2d 1255 (Ind. 2003), our … Continue reading

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1905: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Ordinance, Lumberton, NC

1905 Lumberton Town Ordinances Robeson County History Museum The Robesonian 1905 Lumberton Town Ordinances Certain types of dogs, such as bulldogs and bull terriers, were singled out for harsh enforcement. “It shall be unlawful for any bull-dog … to be … Continue reading

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1904: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Ordinance, Savannah, Georgia

CONSIDERATION FOR BULLDOG ORDINANCE May 28, 1904 The Savannah morning news CONSIDERATION FOR BULLDOG ORDINANCE. Mayor Myers Is Inclined to Favor Such a Law. “If the Chamber of Commerce will send us a communication on the subject, Council will give … Continue reading

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1917: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Tax, Lumberton, NC

Brief Items of Local News August 13, 1917 The Robesonian Brief Items of Local News At a recent meeting the town fathers changed the bulldog tax from $25 to $3. However, a fine of $25 will be imposed on the … Continue reading

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1980: First Modern Pit Bull Ordinance, Hollywood, Florida

A jurisdiction in southern Florida, the City of Hollywood, passed the first known modern pit bull ordinance in the United States after a series of attacks, most notably the horrific mauling of 7-year old Frankie Scarbrough. The Everglades Pit Bull … Continue reading

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1900: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Butte, MT

Dogs Days at An End May 1, 1900 Daily Inter Mountain Butte, Montana Library of Congress Dogs Days at An End – Canine Catcher Commences Business – Butte To-Day Under the new dog ordinance, which goes into effect today, the … Continue reading

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1907: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Gastonia, NC

Gaston June 28, 1907 Gastonia (Gaston County) North Carolina Yorkville Enquirer Library of Congress Gaston, NC – Gastonia Gazette, June 25 … An ordinance passed by the city council last week places a penalty of $50 on the owner of … Continue reading

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1906: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Danville, VA

Down on Bulldogs February 15, 1906 Daneville, Virginia The Times Dispatch Library of Congress Down on Bulldogs (Special to The Times-Dispatch) DANVILLE, VA., February 14 – Dogs was the chief topic of discussion at a lengthy meeting of Common Council … Continue reading

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