2016 case review: gross veterinary treatment errors
A review of the 2016 veterinary negligence case and the evidential questions raised by gross treatment errors.
Legally speaking: are animals just things?
An introduction to the legal status of animals under German civil law and its significance for everyday disputes.
Rights of a cat living outside of the house – German Law
A case discussion about outdoor cats, neighbouring properties and the limits of competing interests.
Federal Nature Conservation Act – Wolves Decisions
A historical discussion of a wolf-related nature conservation dispute and the role of administrative court review.
Transport of animals: the last tribunal resolutions
An archive report on court proceedings concerning animal transport and the assessment of welfare risks.
The 5-Fs Rules on Animal Welfare
An introduction to the animal-welfare discussion around the five freedoms and practical husbandry conditions.
“Hundesteuer” – German Tax on Dogs
An archive introduction to municipal dog taxation. Rates and exemptions depend on the relevant local rules.
Compensation for damages: vet costs
A historical case discussion about veterinary treatment costs following an injury and the assessment of compensation.
Cows and parked vehicles – Liability Issues
A case involving cattle and a parked vehicle, illustrating how the circumstances of an animal-related accident affect a liability dispute.
Father and sledge dogs´ owner: an oxymoron?
A family-law case discussion involving sled dogs and the assessment of a child’s living arrangements.