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Detailed Discussion Landowner and Landlord Liability for Dangerous Animals David S. Favre Michigan State University College of Law

This overview explores the liability for both landowners and landlords for injuries to third parties caused by tenant's animals. As a general proposition, liability is imputed only where the landowner or landlord has a duty to a third party, which is usually based on knowledge of the vicious propensity of the animal. Further, the injury must be reasonably foreseeable under the circumstances. The paper sets forth the level of duty owed to different classes of third party visitors (licensees, invitees, and trespassers) as well as how the location of an attack affects landlord liability.

Pet Trusts and Other Estate Issues David S. Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This overview explores the recent changes in probate law related to wills and trusts for the continuing care of animals.

American Wildlife Law - An Introduction David Favre

This article provides a short introduction to the matrix of government interests in controlling wildlife in the United States. The powers of state and federal government are considered along with limitations on the exercise of the authority.

Overview of U.S. Animal Welfare Act David Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a detailed consideration of the nature and scope the United States Animal Welfare Act.

AN INTERNATIONAL TREATY FOR ANIMAL WELFARE David Favre 18 Animal L. 237 This Article discusses a proposed umbrella treaty, the International Convention for the Protection of Animals (ICPA). This umbrella treaty would enable animal welfare issues to gain international recognition and protection by setting the general guidelines and polices regarding the treatment and use of animals. This Article argues that this is the best way to successfully pursue international protection by reconciling the conflicting goals of making a treaty enticing to as many countries as possible without eliminating enforcement mechanisms. This Article also suggests four companion protocols that would further delineate specific animal welfare standards and requirements.
Brief Summary of the US Animal Welfare Act David Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This brief summary provides the main features of the US Animal Welfare Act (AWA) enacted in 1966,

Wildlife Jurisprudence David Favre 25 J. Envtl. L. & Litig. 459 This article begins by briefly exploring the extent to which wildlife, historically and presently, have a place within our society, culture and legal system. Then, building upon the reality that wildlife, like humans, have personal interests in living their individual lives, suggests five principles for developing laws and programs to better accommodate wildlife interests in the legal system. Individuals, species and geographic groups are presented as focus points for thinking about wildlife interests. Additionally, the three possibilities of who should be the plaintiff for asserting wildlife rights are described: government, private parties, and the wildlife themselves. Finally, the article proposes new paths forward for our system’s wildlife with the goal that their interests in life and habitat can be more forthrightly balanced against competing human interests.
Overview of CITES David Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article is a detailed overview of the scope and nature of the international treaty, CITES. This treaty has been adopted by over 150 countries for the control of international trade in endangered species.

Integrating Animal Interests into Our Legal System David Favre 10 Animal L. 87 (2004)

This article explores the obstacles to obtaining legal rights for animals both within the animal rights movement and within the broader political context. The author examines in which arena legal change might best be sought--the courts, the legislature, state governments, or the federal government. Finally, it makes a number of suggestions as to what type of laws would be the most successful in advancing the interests of animals.

Brief Summary of Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) David Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides an introduction to the operation and provisions of the international treaty CITES which has been signed by over 150 countries to control the trade of endangered species.

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