You could be liable if a dog bites an intruder in your home

861 views · Published 23 December 2018 · 3:41 · Indexed 26 September 2026

Channel: eNCA · 2018 · News & Politics

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According to one legal advisor, the owners and occupiers of properties have a legal duty to prevent injury to anyone who enters the premises.

Legal Advisor, Johannes Du Plessis, says unlawful trespassers have a right to claim damages if they're injured on the property.

Du Plessis spoke to eNCA.

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