Amy v Le Feuvre [1977] JLR 101 (07 September 1977)
- Citation
- [1977] JLR 101
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Civil / Judgment
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- Posture
- Civil / Judgment
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Holding and result
The owner of a dangerous animal is liable for injuries caused by the animal unless the plaintiff voluntarily assumed the risk, in which case recovery is barred; if the plaintiff is involuntarily placed at risk but contributorily negligent, damages are reduced.
Court disposition
liability subject to defences
02
Material facts
Parties
Amy
PlaintiffLe Feuvre
Defendant03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the owner of a dangerous animal (Jersey bull) is liable for injuries caused by the animal
- 02
Whether the plaintiff's voluntary assumption of risk bars recovery
- 03
Whether contributory negligence reduces damages if the plaintiff is involuntarily placed at risk
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The owner of a dangerous animal is strictly liable for injuries caused by the animal unless the plaintiff voluntarily assumed the risk.
- Respondent
- The plaintiff voluntarily assumed the risk of injury or was contributorily negligent, reducing or barring recovery.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
common law
Owners of animals dangerous by nature are obliged to keep them secured and are liable for injuries caused by them.
- 02
common law
A plaintiff who voluntarily assumes the risk of injury from a dangerous animal cannot recover damages.
- 03
common law
If the plaintiff is involuntarily placed at risk but is contributorily negligent, damages may be reduced.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The owner of a dangerous animal is liable for injuries caused by the animal unless the plaintiff voluntarily assumed the risk, in which case recovery is barred; if the plaintiff is involuntarily placed at risk but contributorily negligent, damages are reduced.
Court disposition
liability subject to defences
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