Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia

Re: Are pets considered personal property in GA?

While pets are considered mere property in the eyes of the law, I doubt that a magistrate would expect a dog owner to replace the pet instead of paying for its medical bills. Whether you will be responsible for the damages depends on the facts of the situation and the agreement between the parties, if any. But to answer your questions, pets are personal property, but that would not necessarily preclude an obligation to pay the vet bills.

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