If my dad gave away our dog without our permission, can I sue him for money or for my dog back?
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If my dad gave away our dog without our permission, can I sue him for money or for my dog back?
Asked on February 10, 2015 under Business Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If you are an adult and he gave away your dog, you could sue him for the then-current value of the dog--what a dog like that would cost to buy. Unfortunately, with animals, you can't get any more than their value. You can't sue the person(s) who received the dog if they were "innocent"--that is, reasonably believed your father had authority to give them the dog--since they did nothing wrong, and that includes not being able to sue them to get the dog back from them.
If you are a minor, then your father had the right to give away your dog and you would have no recourse.
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