Title:
Understanding animal law / Adam P. Karp.
Author:
Karp, Adam P., author.
Publication Information:
Durham, North Carolina : Carolina Academic Press, [2016]
©2016
Call Number:
KF390.5.A5 K37 2016
Abstract:
This text not only covers obvious topics such as dangerous dog litigation, veterinary malpractice, wildlife law, service animals, valuation of animals, humans harmed by animals, end-of-life/euthanasia, and custody issues; but also provides analysis of other areas of law where they intersect with animal law issues, such as: criminal law, estate planning, consumer protection, bankruptcy, insurance law, contractual disputes, and Section 1983. Summary provided by Syndetics.
ISBN:
9780769854205
Series:
[The understanding series]
Understanding series (New York, N.Y.)
Physical Description:
xvii, 720, TC-20, TS-14, I-8 pages ; 26 cm.
Contents:
Introduction -- End-of-life legal considerations for animals -- Contractual disputes involving animals and the UCC -- Dangerous dog litigation -- Section 1983 -- Custodial disputes -- Veterinary malpractice -- Nonnegligent and statutory torts against animals -- Those harmed by animals -- Landlord-tenant disputes -- Criminal law -- Vegetarian and vegan litigation -- Estate planning -- Wildlife Law -- Animal Welfare Act -- Animal law pertaining to mass transit -- Insurance law -- Bankruptcy law -- Valuation of animals -- Service animals -- Consumer protection law -- Products liability.
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