Moss v. Pardridge
Appellate Court of Illinois
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. Elliott Anthony, of the Superior Court, sitting as Circuit Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtWilson, P. J.
This action is not founded on any statutory liability, but is based upon an alleged liability as at common law. The distinction between the liability of the owner or possessor of animals kept for domestic use or convenience; animals mansuetm natwrcs, such as horses, cattle, dogs and the like, and the owner or keeper of wild and savage beasts, ferae, naturae, as lions, tigers, bears, etc., is well understood. In respect to the latter class, the owner is conclusively presumed to have notice that they are vicious and dangerous, and if he neglects to keep them properly secured, he is liable for…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Vrooman v. LawyerNew York Supreme Court · 1816
- Wormley v. GreggIllinois Supreme Court · 1872
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- Indianapolis Abattoir Co. v. BaileyIndiana Supreme Court · 1913
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