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# Practical Guide

I have a situation related to: Stray animals

The art. 56 CO imposes on the keeper of an animal a presumed liability for the damage caused by it, unless proof is provided that all care required by the circumstances was taken or that the damage would have occurred despite such care. The presumption of fault reverses the burden of proof in favour…

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