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Animal Trespass and Nuisance
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What is the general rule regarding liability for animal trespass?
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Owners are liable for damage caused by their animals only if they were negligent in preventing the trespass.
💡 Explanation:
In most jurisdictions, owners are not strictly liable for damage caused by their animals. Instead, they are liable only if they were negligent in preventing the trespass. This means that the injured party must prove that the owner failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the animal from trespassing.