West Virginia Statutes

§ 19-20-13 — Dog running at large; liability of owner

West Virginia § 19-20-13

JurisdictionWest Virginia

Ch. 19AGRICULTURE

Art. 20DOGS AND CATS

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W. Va. Code § 19-20-13 (2026).

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Any owner or keeper of any dog who permits such dog to run at large shall be liable for any damages inflicted upon the person or property of another by such dog while so running at large.

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Legislative History

1951 Reg. Sess., HB187

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