My dog aledgedly bit my nabors dog through a fence they own, but there is no evidence, can we fight this?

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My dog apparently bit their dog through a hole in their side of the fence and they had to put the dogs nose back on in surgery they are saying, we see no blood anywhere and heard nothing on the day it happened, and they waited until the next day to come and tell us about it. They were out of the house at the time with their dog left unsupervised and we are always home watching the dogs when we let them out. They said they found their dogs nose too wich I would have pressumed would have been in our backyard or dogs mouth if this actually happened. And we know they have 2 dogs themselves, one bigger and another smaller dog

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William Popovich ·
What? No evidence? If a dog has a bite on its nose and the only dog that could do it is yours, that is evidence. Once a barrel landed on a man's head. There was a barrel maker on the second floor. There was no evidence the barrel came from the barrel store. Who do you think lost the case?
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Lee A GronikowskiEthics / Professional Responsibility LawyerMount Laurel, NJ ·
What are they asking for in terms of damages? The vet's bills? If possible, try to keep it private. Although your homeowner's insurance may cover this sort of claim, try to keep the matter private, or your premiums may increase dramatically. In addition, once your dog has a history of biting, all future claims will be easier to prove. Dogs are considered to be personal property, so you are liable and not the dog so to speak. You may also be in violation of city and state laws that govern vicious dogs. The other owner may file a complaint against you, which is another reason to try to settle the matter yourself. Your dog could even be destroyed pursuant to court order for a violation, but this is extreme. I hope your dog is licensed, for failure to license is another violation. Make sure your property is secure as well.
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