Main Content Act 73 of 1939 friendly link printer friendly bills affecting mcl index link Search within this Statute for LIABILITY OF OWNER FOR DOG BITEAct 73 of 1939AN ACT providing for the recovery of damages by persons bitten by dogs; and creating a liability of the owners of such dogs. History: 1939, Act 73, Imd. Eff. May 4, 1939 The People of the State of Michigan enact: DocumentTypeDescription Section 287.351SectionPerson bitten by dog; liability of owner.