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Legally speaking: are animals just things?

By horak Attorneys at lawPosted on 27. March 2023Posted in Animal keeper law, Animal law, Animal liability law, Animal protection law, Animal Purchase, Compensation for damages, Compensation law, Damages, Dog law, Farm animal law, Generalities, German Civil Code, German law, Liability insurance for pet owners, Liability law, tenancy rights for animals, Tribunal DecisionsTagged animal attorneys, animal care, animal law, animal rights, animals, more, things, things to knowNo Comments

You may have already heard about it: legally speaking are animals to be seen us things. But is this true? What’s the matter about this affirmation? The German Civil Code (BGB) contains a provision in § 90a BGB that contains regulations concerning animals. The provision is based on the idea that an animal, as a […]

Compensation for damages: vet costs

By horak Attorneys at lawPosted on 8. February 202116. March 2021Posted in Animal law, Animal liability law, Compensation for damages, Compensation law, Dog law, German law, Tribunal Decisions, VetTagged animal, animal care, compensation, Damages, Rhodesian Ridgeback, vet costsNo Comments

ACCIDENT: DOG´S OWNER COMPENSATION Munich Regional Court I (Ref.: 20 O 5615/18) What happen if your dog has been harmed in particular circumstances – such like a car or motorcycle accident? Are you entitled for compensation of damages? Source: www.pixabay.com This was the case of a german employee that used to bring his four-month-old male […]