If any dog, not being at the time on the premises of the owner or person having charge thereof, shall kill or injure any livestock or fowls, the owner or person having such dog in charge shall be liable for damages sustained by the injury, killing, or maiming of any livestock, and costs of suit.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-1
Liability for injury to livestock or fowls
1911, c. 3, s. 1; C.S., s. 1669.
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