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2018 Tennessee Code
Title 44 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 17 - Dogs and Cats
Part 2 - Dogs Killing Livestock
§ 44-17-203. No damages recoverable for killing or injuring such dog.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 44-17-203 (2018)
In an action for damages against a person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that the dog had been or was killing or worrying livestock constitutes a good defense to such action.
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