Surf dog food!

[RobD]

Whilst turning in the farmyard where we are currently working 3 or 4 sheepdogs decided they didn't like my motor and proceeded to take bites at the moulded rear mud flaps causing extensive damage (300 quids worth to be precise).My question is should I ask the farmer to pay for this and risk being told to !!!! off?,or should I just go for route 1 and shoot the dogs?Answers on a post card please.

[Vagrant No2]

Get the money first , then go back and shoot the dogs .


Rick

[RobD]

Getting money out of a farmer is like trying to get blood out of a stone.If I shoot the dogs he will most probably be able to claim some kind of subsidy or compensation.On a lighter note where would I be able to buy the moulded plastic mudflap trim from?,tried Milners and Rough Trax,no joy.

[marky]

Just tell him what his dogs have done to your pride & joy. Be honest but Firm,
He has a right to control his Dogs & be responsible for their actions obviously he did'nt

[Woodie]

Put the price of the job up to compensate, farmers are the tightest stubbornest people on gods earth, if he wont pay shoot him, then shoot the dogs!

[pops]

LEAVE THE DOGS ALONE

shoot the farmer

[Mike66]

I think your on a bit of a sticky wicket with this one!!!

best of luck

[TAZMAN]

Make sure they aint gun dogs, cos they'll shoot you first..

[Woodie]

LEAVE THE DOGS ALONE

shoot the farmer

Yeah ok, on second thoughts, shoot the farmer and feed the dogs, they must be !!!!!! hungry if they are eating rubber

[marky]

The DOGS are probably LandROVER fans LOL
I had to get that one in before POPS

[RobD]

Hopefully he will see reason,doubt it mind,it isn't my job this one,or I would be adding the cost on.

[mtber]

woof woof

Give the dogs a bone

[RobD]

The matter is currently in the hands of the Farmers insurance company (NFU Mutual)damage currently estimated at nearly £300.00 will need new lower rear mudguard on drivers side(mountings also damaged)other side will require filling,both sides need respraying.

[marky]

Glad you pursued it as it was a dear do.

[Tallyman]

The farmer hasn't got a leg to stand on. There's a specific Tort in law called "Rylands & Fletcher" if my memory is still working. It states that if anyone "keeps anything on land which, if it escapes causes damage", the owner is fully responsible. That includes animals, vehicles, etc. There is NO defence to this. The insurance company should pay up without any problem. If they quibble, try that on them (but check with a solicitor first that's it's still valid law as I learn that about 25 years ago).