Tennessee Statutes
§ 44-17-202 — Ignorance of dog's habits is no defense
Tennessee § 44-17-202
JurisdictionTennessee
Title44
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Bluebook
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-202 (2026).
Text
Ignorance of the vicious habits or character of the dog on the part of its owner shall be no defense in actions arising under § 44-17-201 .
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Legislative History
Acts 1859-1860, ch. 45, § 2; Shan., § 2872; Code 1932, § 5106; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-102.
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Short title§ 44-10-202
Part definitions§ 44-10-203
License required - Fee§ 44-10-204
Powers and duties of commissioner§ 44-10-206
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Exemptions from law§ 44-10-208
Penalty for violations§ 44-10-209
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Chapter definitions§ 44-11-102
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Bluebook (online)
Tennessee § 44-17-202, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tn/44-17-202.