Alabama § 3-1-1 - Keeping of Dog Known to Kill, Etc., Stock Prohibited; Liability of Owner for Injuries, Etc., Caused by Same; Liability for Killing of Same.
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§ 3-1-1. Keeping of Dog Known to Kill, Etc., Stock Prohibited; Liability of Owner for Injuries, Etc., Caused by Same; Liability for Killing of Same.
No person shall keep any dog which has been known to kill or worry sheep or other stock without being set upon the same. Any person knowingly keeping such dog is liable for double the value of all stock killed or injured by such dog, such damages to be recovered by the owner of such stock before any court of competent jurisdiction and no action shall be maintained against anyone for killing such dog.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 3-1-1
What does Code of Alabama § 3-1-1 cover?
Section 3-1-1 ("Keeping of Dog Known to Kill, Etc., Stock Prohibited; Liability of Owner for Injuries, Etc., Caused by Same; Liability for Killing of Same.") 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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