Animal Law: Cases

This searchable database provides reported and unreported case law from [U.S.] state courts involving animal cruelty, attacks, ownership, and other animal related matters." Coverage varies by state court.
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Provides 1,200+ cases ("U.S., historical & U..K."). Home page highlights recent cases. Case Archives links to "Prior Animal Law Cases of the Month" (2010-2024).
Tip: On home page, click tab: Search Materials. In: Legal Material Type pull-down menu, click: Case or Pleading. Filters include: Topic, Species, Country & State/Federal. Researchers also can add keywords to searches.

Animal Welfare Institute conducts "precedent-setting litigation on behalf of animals in state and federal courts across the country, and most recently has been involved in nationally recognized cases to promote the welfare of horses, elephants, bats and marine mammals." There are links to Current Cases & Past Cases.

This site includes Case Law Indexes ("subject-based compilations of reported and unreported [U.S.] federal and state court decisions").