Download or read book Animal Law and the Courts written by Taimie L. Bryant and published by West Academic. This book was released on 2008 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapters begin with edited judicial opinions followed by authors analysis. While each chapter reflects distinctive views of specific animal law controversies, each is infused with hallmark characteristics of animal law. These characteristics include the status of animals as the legal property of humans, the limitations of current state and federal laws, and the relationship of cultural attitudes and practices concerning animals to the legal structures that inhibit attempts to protect animals from human sources of suffering.