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SOME THOUGHTS ON ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION David Favre 2 Animal L. 161 (1996) (pdf version) This article was adapted from remarks from David Favre at a symposium held by the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund of Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College on September 23, 1995 regarding issues affecting domestic and captive animals.
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.

The Nature of Treaties David Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a brief overview of the types of treaties, the treaty process (e.g., creation, ratification, etc.), as well as problems derived from a given sample treaty.

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,

Detailed Discussion of Veterinarian Malpractice David S. Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a short history of the development of veterinary malpractice as a cause of action and also explores the elements of a malpractice suit. It further delineates the concepts of standard of care, proximate cause, and res ipsa loquitur. Defenses to malpractice actions are also discussed.

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.

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.

Overview of Historical Materials David Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a quick overview of the historical materials available through the Web Center

Detailed Discussion of Dog Bite Laws David S. Favre Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a detailed discussion of dog bite law and liability. It includes an introduction to tort law as well as common torts involving dogs. An examination of strict liability and vicious propensity is also included.

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.

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