Facts
Hunting hounds kept crossing the League's land, which it held as a refuge for deer.
Issue
Is a master of hounds liable for by the hounds?
Held
The master was liable where he intended the hounds to enter, or failed to stop them.
Principle
Causing animals or things to enter another's land, intentionally or negligently, can be trespass.
Why it matters
Shows trespass by things and animals that a person controls.
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League Against Cruel Sports Ltd v Scott [1986] QB 240 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/league-against-cruel-sports-v-scott> accessed 31 October 2026
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