Originally published in 1915, this book discusses the complexities of the law governing cases of 'wrongs committed by means of animals'.

Preface; Table of cases; Table of references; Introduction; Part I. The Classification of Animals: 1. Animals ferae naturae and animals mansuetae or domitae; 2. Dangerous animals and harmless animals; Part II. Trespass to Land; Section I. By Animals Ferae Naturae: 1. Absence of liability; 2. Liability for 'overstocking' game; Section II. By Reclaimed Animals: 1. The liability and its extent; 2. Responsibility after escape; Section III. By Animals Domitae Naturae: 1. The nature of the liability; 2. The extent of the liability; Section IV. Exceptions to the Liability; Part III. Injuries to the Person and to Other Animals, and Damage to Goods; Section I. The Absolute Duty: 1. Dangerous animals; 2. Domestic or harmless animals; 3. Proof of scienter; 4. Statutory provisions as to dogs; 5. Knowledge of servant or agent; 6. Subject of harm and place of committal; 7. Exceptions to liability; 8. Responsibility after escape; Section II. The Duty to Take Care, and Other Obligations: 1. Negligence in the control of animals; 2. Harm from straying animals; 3. Harm to persons entering on premises by invitation or permission; 4. Harm resulting from authorised use of animals.