Alabama § 3-6-3 - Mitigation of Damages.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 3-6-3 — Mitigation of Damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-6-3. Mitigation of Damages.
The owner of such dog shall, however, be entitled to plead and prove in mitigation of damages that he had no knowledge of any circumstances indicating such dog to be or to have been vicious or dangerous or mischievous, and, if he does so, he shall be liable only to the extent of the actual expenses incurred by the person so bitten or injured as a result of the bite or injury.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 3-6-3
What does Code of Alabama § 3-6-3 cover?
Section 3-6-3 ("Mitigation of Damages.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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