Facts
An ox being driven along the highway with due care strayed into an ironmonger's shop and caused damage.
Issue
Is from the highway actionable without ?
Held
No liability.
Principle
Where animals stray from the highway onto adjoining land while being driven with care, the owner is not liable without negligence.
Why it matters
An exception to for cattle trespass.
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Tillett v Ward (1882) 10 QBD 17 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/tillett-v-ward> accessed 31 October 2026
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