§ 44-17-201. Owners of Dogs Are Liable for Livestock Killed
Where any dog shall kill, or in any manner damage, any livestock in this state, the owner or harborer of such dog shall be liable, in an action for damage, to the owner of such livestock.
§ 44-17-202. Ignorance of Dog’s Habits Is No Defense
Ignorance of the vicious habits or character of the dog on the part of its owner shall be no defense in actions arising under § 44-17-201.
§ 44-17-203. No Damages Recoverable for Killing or Injuring Such Dog
In an action for damages against a person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that the dog had been or was killing or worrying livestock constitutes a good defense to such action.