Dog Bite Liability in Wyoming
Whether a dog owner in Wyoming is automatically liable for a bite, and the deadline to file a claim.
Short answer: Four years for an injury to the rights of the plaintiff not arising on contract, which covers most negligence-based injury claims. Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C), (a)(v)
| Deadline to sue for an injury | Four years for an injury to the rights of the plaintiff not arising on contract, which covers most negligence-based injury claims. Assault or battery (other than sexual assault), libel, slander, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment have a one-year deadline. Applying the four-year period to negligence injury claims follows from the statute's text; |
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FAQ
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Wyoming?
Four years for an injury to the rights of the plaintiff not arising on contract, which covers most negligence-based injury claims. Assault or battery (other than sexual assault), libel, slander, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment have a one-year deadline.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.