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Is it always strict liability? 
You mentioned dogs were excluded

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from the livestock rule. 
Right dog bites are treated 

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differently and it varies a lot 
by state. 

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This is a classic bar exam 
distinction. 

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Some states follow the old 
common law one bite rule, the. 

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Dog gets one free bite. 
Sort of figuratively speaking. 

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Under that rule, the owner is 
generally only strictly liable 

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if they already knew or had 
reason to know of the dog's 

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dangerous propensities. 
That first bite, or maybe prior 

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snarling or snapping, serves as 
the notice to the owner. 

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Without that prior knowledge, 
the plaintiff would likely have 

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to prove negligence. 
But not all states do that. 

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No. 
Many states, including big ones 

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like California, have abolished 
the one bite rule by statute. 

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In those states, you can hold a 
dog owner liable no matter how 

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passive the dog's behavior had 
been up until the bite. 

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Wow so first time the dog ever 
shows aggression. 

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Owner is still strictly liable. 
In those jurisdictions, yes, it 

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makes it much easier for victims
to recover. 

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You just need to prove 
ownership, the bite and damages.