The owner of a dog is liable in damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by such dog, unless the injury, death, or loss was caused to the body or property of a person who, at the time, was committing or attempting to commit a trespass or other criminal offense on the property of the owner, or was committing or attempting to commit a criminal offense against any person, or was teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog.
Structure Delaware Code
Subchapter IV. General Provisions Concerning Dogs
§ 3042F. Fees for dog licenses; terms.
§ 3043F. Inspections of facilities and premises; suspension of kennel or retail dog outlet license.
§ 3044F. Specifications for the humane handling, care, and treatment of dogs.
§ 3045F. Licensing agents; bond requirements; service charge; negotiations.
§ 3046F. Reciprocity of dog license.
§ 3048F. Dogs running at large.
§ 3049F. Destruction of muskrat dens, poultry, or livestock.
§ 3050F. Dogs deemed personal property; theft; penalty.
§ 3051F. Injuring or killing dogs for certain acts.
§ 3053F. Liability of dog owner for damages.
§ 3054F. Impounding of dog running at large.
§ 3056F. Unauthorized acts against a service dog; penalties.