2005 Minnesota Statutes - 561.09 — Owner of animals liable for trespass.

     561.09 Owner of animals liable for trespass.  


    In case the owner or occupant of lands shall not distrain 
 the animals or fowls doing damage as provided herein, then any 
 person who shall knowingly permit the running at large or 
 trespass of any such domestic animal or fowl within any city, 
 shall be liable to the person aggrieved for treble the damages 
 sustained, to be recovered in a civil action.  


    HIST: (1390) 1921 c 319 s 5; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1986 c 444