This is a case of first impression in Florida. The question posed is whether Florida should adopt the general rule that the owner or keeper of a wild animal, in this case a chimpanzee, is liable to one injured by such animal under the strict liability doctrine, i.e., regardless of negligence on his part, or whether his liability should be predicated on his fault or negligence.
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ISAACS v. POWELL
No. 71-683.
267 So.2d 864 (1972)
Scott ISAACS, a Minor, by His Father and Natural Guardian, Howard Isaacs, Appellant, v. Lester M. POWELL and Arlyss R. Powell, Doing Business As Monkeytown, U.S.A., Appellees.
District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
October 4, 1972.
Rehearing Denied November 13, 1972.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
William F. Blews, of Chambers & Blews, St. Petersburg, for appellant.
John T. Allen, Jr., and Harrison, Greene, Mann, Davenport, Rowe & Stanton, St. Petersburg, for appellees.
District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.
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