Captive animal liability: 19th century foundations and 20th century modifications

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.10087.abs Two important legal milestones concerning liability for keeping animals in captivity occurred in the years 1879–1881. These were the publication of The Common Law by Oliver Wendell Holmes, and the United States Supreme Court’s decision in The Congress and Empire Spring Company v. Ann P. Edgar. Holmes declared that the liability one incurs […]