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What is Animal Liability Law in Germany?

Again and again animals cause damage to property and persons. Dog bites and riding accidents are just two examples of the many liability cases with which an animal owner may suddenly be confronted. Such events may have serious financial consequences for the owner of the animal in question. The owner of an animal is also […]

The 5-Fs Rules on Animal Welfare

Did you know that the European Commission has been promoting animal welfare for a long time in order to improve the lives of farms animals?  In times when environmental friendly and animal welfare is become every day more important, you’ll may be asking yourself wether the European Union is really doing something in order to […]

Compensation for damages: vet costs

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 […]

Liability issues in the event of a riding accident

Horse owners who leave their animal to third parties are liable for the behaviour of the animal. The BGH ruled that the damages resulting from a riding accident are to be borne by the horse owner if the rider was unsettled by the behaviour of the animal. Bundesgerichtshofs, 06.07.1999, Aktenzeichen: VI ZR 170/98

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