Course Information

Course Number

338

Credits

2

Area of Study & Practice

  • Civil Litigation: Practice and Procedure
  • Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
  • Environmental Law
  • Property and Real Estate Transactions
  • Public Policy

JD Graduation Requirements

This course typically satisfies all or some of the following JD graduation requirements:
  • Writing

Animal Law


This course will examine a number of topics related to the law of animals, including various issues that arise under the laws of property, contracts, torts, and trusts and estates. It will also examine various criminal law issues and constitutional law questions. The class will consider such issues as the definition of "animal" as applicable to anti-cruelty statutes, the doctrines of strict liability and negligence related to injuries caused by animals, the collection of damages for harm to animals, establishing standing for animal suits, first amendment protections, and the nuances of various federal laws. A paper is required.


Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.

Sections/Instructors

Marilyn R. Forbes
Animal Law 338.01
Spring 2013
Sakai Site

Marilyn R. Forbes
Animal Law 338.01
Spring 2011
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Marilyn R. Forbes
Animal Law 338.01
Spring 2010
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Marilyn R. Forbes
Animal Law 338.01
Spring 2009
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Marilyn R. Forbes
Animal Law 338.01
Spring 2008
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

William A. Reppy, Jr.
Animal Law 338.01
Fall 2006

William A. Reppy, Jr.
Animal Law 338.01
Fall 2005

William A. Reppy, Jr.
Animal Law 338.01
Fall 2004