A court has ruled in favor of a horse owner, clearing them of liability for damages caused when their horse suddenly bolted and broke loose. The incident, which occurred on a public road, resulted in damage to several vehicles, but the court determined that the owner had taken reasonable care to prevent such an event.
The ruling highlights the complexities of liability in cases involving animals, where the courts must balance the responsibility of animal owners with the unpredictability of animal behavior. In this instance, the court found that the owner had properly secured the horse and could not have anticipated its sudden flight, thus absolving them of responsibility for the damages caused.
