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A Dog Running Loose

W. Va. Code § 19-20-13 — the owner who lets a dog run at large pays for the damage it does

Running at large. An owner or keeper who lets a dog run at large is liable for any damage the dog does to another person or their property while it is running at large.

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A bite from a dog that was not running loose is decided under other law. A particular claim is a question for a licensed West Virginia attorney.

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  1. W. Va. Code § 19-20-13 — Dog running at large; liability of owner

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed West Virginia attorney.

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