Statute Details
Liability
Fill in the Blank
100
Where is the dog bite statute found?
Ohio Revised Code
100
19 year old Sam is standing on the sidewalk throwing eggs at the side of your house when he is bitten by your dog, Scruffy. Are you liable for his injuries?
No!
100
"The owner, _________, or harborer of a dog. . ."
Keeper
200
In what section of the ORC is the dog bite statute found?
955.28
200
25 year old Billy Bob broke into your house and stole your 60" plasma flat-screen TV and surround sound system. Your dog, Spike, scratched his leg, which became infected, eventually resulting in amputation. Are you liable for Billy Bob's injuries?
No!
200
"Unless the person was committing or attempting to commit criminal trespass or another criminal offense other than _________"
A minor misdemeanor
300
Other than online, where can you find the ORC?
In print at a legal/law library
300
7 year old Sally comes to your doorstep selling girl scout cookies without a license. Your dog Rocky jumps on her, knocking her off the porch, and she breaks her arm. Are you liable for Sally's injuries?
Yes
300
"Is liable in damages for any injury, death, or ______"
Loss
400
When was the dog bite statute originally effected?
1987
400
6 year old Mary Jane, who lives next door, comes to your backyard and starts riding your dog Bruiser while hitting him with a stick. The dog growls, knocks her to the ground, and bites her face. She goes to the ER, which results in a hospital bill of $3,500. Are you liable for Mary Jane's injuries?
No
400
"_______, tormenting, or abusing the dog"
Teasing
500
When was the dog bite statute last revised?
2008
500
Your neighbor Annabelle comes to visit. Your dog runs up to her, snatches her Coach purse, and rips it to shreds. Are you liable for the damages to Annabelle's purse?
Yes!
500
"Additionally, the owner is liable in damages. . . caused by the dog. . . if the injury, death, or loss was caused to the person of an individual who was on the property solely for the purpose of engaging in __________ or other solicitations. . ."
Door-to-door sales
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