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2016 Georgia Code
Title 51 - Torts
Chapter 2 - Imputable Negligence
§ 51-2-6. Liability of owner or keeper of dog for damage done to livestock while off his or her premises

GA Code § 51-2-6 (2016) What's This?

If any dog, while not on the premises of its owner or the person having charge of it, kills or injures any livestock, the owner or person having charge of the dog shall be liable for damages sustained by the killing or maiming of the livestock and for the full costs of action.

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