Dog Bites

Minn. Stat. 347.22 — the owner is liable for the full injury when the dog attacks without provocation

The full amount of the injury. If a dog, without provocation, attacks or injures a person acting peaceably in a place the person may lawfully be, the owner is liable for the full amount of the injury. The owner includes anyone harboring or keeping the dog, with the owner primarily liable.

Minn. Stat. 347.22

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Minn. Stat. 347.22 — Dogs: damages, owner liable

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