Thomson v Nix 1976

Question 1

Summary

Answer 1

An animal strayed onto the highway from an owner of land next to the highway.

Question 2

Relevant part of Law

Answer 2

Precedent from Searle v Wallbank and Trigwell case

Question 3

Issue

Answer 3

Differentiating local conditions made the other precedents not applicable in WA.

Question 4

Key Outcome

Answer 4

Distinguished from Searle v Wallbank