Category: Various Torts

General Issues The classification of an animal as domestic or tame, as opposed to wild, is a matter of law. Domestic animals are those which by training or habit, live with humans. Domestic animals may be owned in the same way as other goods or personal property. Their owner may take proceedings in respect of […]

Context The law allows persons to bring an action, provided that they act in good faith. The threshold for bringing legal proceedings is relatively low. However, the courts have an inherent discretion to prevent abuse of the legal process. Proceedings may be struck out if they are frivolous and vexatious. They may represent an abuse […]