Amy v Le Feuvre [1977] JLR 101 (07 September 1977)

Amy v Le Feuvre [1977] JLR 101 (07 September 1977)

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.

Citation
[1977] JLR 101
Parties
Plaintiff: Amy; Defendant: Le Feuvre
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 September 1977
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
liability subject to defences
Legal Topics
Liability for Animals, Contributory Negligence, Assumption of Risk
Tort Law Animal Law Liability for Animals Contributory Negligence Assumption of Risk

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Parties

Amy

Plaintiff

Le Feuvre

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the owner of a dangerous animal (Jersey bull) is liable for injuries caused by the animal
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff's voluntary assumption of risk bars recovery
  3. 3 Whether contributory negligence reduces damages if the plaintiff is involuntarily placed at risk

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