Case 1: A man is walking his dog in the park. The dog bites a passing toddler, who has done nothing to provoke the dog. The man is held liable in negligence.
Case 2: A woman's cat bites a teenager who was pulling its tail.
Which of the following would the judge in case 2 need to consider in deciding whether case 1 should be applied (select all that apply)?
A) Whether the principle of liability is applicable to dogs only or can include cats.
B) Whether the fact that it was a toddler who was bitten gave rise to liability in case 1 and so excludes cases relating to teenagers.
C) Whether it is significant that the attack on the toddler was unprovoked because the attack on the teenager was provoked.
D) Whether the cat in question was a Siamese or a tabby.

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The Answer of Case 1: A man is walking his dog in the park. The dog bites a passing toddler, who has done nothing to provoke the dog. The man is held liable in negligence.
Case 2: A woman's cat bites a teenager who was pulling its tail.
Which of the following would the judge in case 2 need to consider in deciding whether case 1 should be applied (select all that apply)?
A) Whether the principle of liability is applicable to dogs only or can include cats.
B) Whether the fact that it was a toddler who was bitten gave rise to liability in case 1 and so excludes cases relating to teenagers.
C) Whether it is significant that the attack on the toddler was unprovoked because the attack on the teenager was provoked.
D) Whether the cat in question was a Siamese or a tabby.

Case 1: a Man Is Walking His Dog in the Park