Moving to lawsuits and disputes. Is there a reason you went to your insurance company, instead of going after the LL and the negligent crew he...

You should comply with any discovery requests/motions you have received. If none, provide the other party with whatever you think you may introduce...

Was he merely arrested, or has he already been convicted? If the former, retain counsel immediately.

If you're committed to saving the dog, let the felon/son/claimant file a replevin action to get it. In the unlikely event he does, include a...

Moving to lawsuits and disputes, which is more relevant. Unless and until you can prove WHAT caused your dog's sickness (i.e., rat poison,...

Moving to lawsuits and disputes, where it belongs. You apparently showed up with zero evidence. At the very least, you needed a report, better...

You need to find witnesses, if any, and retain an attorney versed in dangerous dog cases. Use the Avvo search tool and/or your county bar association.

The general answer to your speculative query is no liability where a dog is defending or attacked in its own yard.

Documents are key in these cases. Bring your proof of payment, with copies for the plaintiff and the clerk, and prove the debt was paid.

You do what you should have done when charged - retain counsel. If indigent, do as advised above and appear in court to deal with the default...