R v Peterson, 1928 CanLII 228 (SKQB)

Statute: Criminal Code,
Section: Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1927, c. 36 - s. 537
Province or Territory: Saskatchewan,
Offence: Killing,
Animal: Wildlife (local),
Type of Distress: Killed a black fox that had escaped from its owner's cage
Sentence:
Legal Issue: Common defenses (Colour of right), Common defenses (Legal excuse), Common defenses (Legal justification), Wilfulness,

A female breeder fox escaped from their cage and fled the premises of the fox ranch. Unfortunately, she headed for a nearby farm, killing several chickens. She was then shot and killed by the farmer. The court held that the farmer was justified in his actions, and dismissed the charge against him.

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