Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Tennessee

Neighbor shot my dog

A neighbor has shot and killed my dog. She beleived that our dog had killed one of her kittens 6 months before the incident. The state of Tennesee has a leash law and we understand that everyone has the right to protect their property and pets. 1) what can we do about the neighbor killing our dog and 2) what can we do about the fact that these people discharged a firearm in a subdivison while not protecting herself or family. Thanks


Asked on 11/14/06, 8:45 pm

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Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: Neighbor shot my dog

You can file suit against your neighbor and sue for damages. Most likely your neighbor violated a criminal statute by discharging a firearm in a residential neighborhood, but I don't know your community statutes to verify that. In any event, I could draft a complaint for $100 for you to file against your neighbor.

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Answered on 11/14/06, 10:22 pm


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