Tennessee Dog Bite Claim Draft

I’m ready to take a dog-on-dog bite case to Tennessee small-claims court and need a clear, court-ready lawsuit drafted. I already gathered incident details, photographs, vet invoices, and have outlined the facts with references to the relevant Tennessee Code, so the groundwork is largely done. What I lack is a polished complaint and any supporting affidavits that will stand up in Shelby County small claims court.

My main goal is reimbursement for the veterinary expenses I paid after the attack. I have not spoken to an attorney yet, so the document must be self-explanatory and formatted for a pro-se filing: correct caption, jurisdiction statement, statement of facts, damages section, prayer for relief, and signature line. Please weave in the statutory language that places liability on the attacking dog’s owner and cite the most current Tennessee Code Annotated sections on animal-related injuries. US BASED ONLY

Deliverables
• A Microsoft Word and PDF version of the small-claims complaint, ready to print and file
• A brief, step-by-step filing checklist (court fee, service of process options, timeline) so I can handle the next steps confidently

I’d like someone familiar with Tennessee small-claims procedures, plain-language pleading standards, and basic case law on animal liability.