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Much attention has been paid to the issue of dog attacks, which remains largely subject to a presumption of strict liability for owners of specific breeds such as pit bulls.

Strict Liability

Strict liability is a legal doctrine that holds a party responsible for their actions or products without the plaintiff having to prove negligence or fault.

Dog Attacks

Incidents where a dog aggressively harms a human or another animal, leading to potential liability issues for the dog's owner.

Pit Bulls

A general term used to describe various types of dogs with similar physical characteristics, often subject to breed-specific legislation.

  • Differentiate among negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts when establishing liability.
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