If any dog, while not on the premises of its owner or the person having charge of it, kills or injures any livestock, the owner or person having charge of the dog shall be liable for damages sustained by the killing or maiming of the livestock and for the full costs of action.
History. Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 76, § 1; Code 1868, § 2914; Code 1873, § 2965; Code 1882, § 2965; Civil Code 1895, § 3822; Civil Code 1910, § 4418; Code 1933, § 105-111.
Cross references.
Liability of owner of dog which kills or injures livestock or poultry, § 4-8-4 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Imputable Negligence
§ 51-2-1. Basis for Imputation of Negligence; Fault of Parents or Custodians Not Imputable to Child
§ 51-2-2. Liability for Torts of Spouse, Child, or Servant in Certain Instances
§ 51-2-3. Liability for Malicious Acts of Minor Child
§ 51-2-4. Liability for Torts of Independent Employee
§ 51-2-5. Liability for Negligence of Contractor
§ 51-2-7. Liability of Owner or Keeper of Vicious or Dangerous Animal for Injuries Caused by Animal