Animals in the Law: Occupying a Space Between Legal Personhood and Personal Property
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Date
2016-05-09
Authors
Tatoian, Erica R.
Journal Title
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Publisher
University of Oregon School of Law
Abstract
The law treats our companion animals, for most purposes, the same as other forms of chattel: a pair of shoes, a chair, a cell phone. But how can this be so? How can the law not discern between sentient beings and inanimate objects?
Description
20 pages
Keywords
Pets, Animal rights
Citation
31 J. ENVTL. L. & LITIG. 147