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December 19, 2005
Monday
 
 
Man sues dog
Johnathan Pearce (London)  How very odd!

Yes, it had to happen: a man has named a police dog in a lawsuit.

Woof!

(Thanks to the marvellous Overlawyered blog for the story).

Comments

If he wins the case how will he collect payment?


Posted by Robert Alderson at December 20, 2005 03:49 AM

They'll take the dog's kennel, collar.... everything. Even the fur off the critter's back.


Posted by steve at December 20, 2005 12:06 PM

The fellow must be barking.


Posted by Verity at December 20, 2005 02:03 PM

"Dog sues man" would be a better story, mind.


Posted by Phil Hunt at December 20, 2005 02:11 PM

Picky picky!


Posted by Alisa at December 20, 2005 07:50 PM
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