The Principles of Legal Liability for Trespasses and Injuries by Animals

Table of Contents

Preface
Table of cases
Table of references
Introduction
Part I. The Classification of Animals:
1. Animals ferae naturae and animals mansuetae or domitae
2. Dangerous animals and harmless animals
Part II. Trespass to Land
Section I. By Animals Ferae Naturae:
1. Absence of liability
2. Liability for 'overstocking' game
Section II. By Reclaimed Animals:
1. The liability and its extent
2. Responsibility after escape
Section III. By Animals Domitae Naturae:
1. The nature of the liability
2. The extent of the liability
Section IV. Exceptions to the Liability
Part III. Injuries to the Person and to Other Animals, and Damage to Goods
Section I. The Absolute Duty:
1. Dangerous animals
2. Domestic or harmless animals
3. Proof of scienter
4. Statutory provisions as to dogs
5. Knowledge of servant or agent
6. Subject of harm and place of committal
7. Exceptions to liability
8. Responsibility after escape
Section II. The Duty to Take Care, and Other Obligations:
1. Negligence in the control of animals
2. Harm from straying animals
3. Harm to persons entering on premises by invitation or permission
4. Harm resulting from authorised use of animals.

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