OWNER LIABILITY FOR DOG BITES
Up to four different legal theories address how owners of dogs may be exposed to liability in the event the dog bites someone. The rational of each is quite different. Under the first theory, if the owner is aware of the dangerous propensities of the dog, the owner is under a common law duty to Read More
HISTORY OF LIVESTOCK LAW IN MISSOURI
People who own livestock (sheep, cattle, horses, etc.) are often liable for damages caused should their stock escape their enclosure and cause damage or injury. The cause of action under the stock law is a very specific cause of action, filed under §270.010, RSMo. This cause of action is strictly statutory, based on the claim Read More
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
Types Of Insurance For Personal Injury Cases Liability Insurance — Section 303.025, RSMo. requires that the owner of a motor vehicle registered in this state (or required to be registered) must maintain financial responsibility for the vehicle. Without financial responsibility, the motor vehicle owner may not operate, or permit another person to operate, any vehicle. Read More
