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Chris Drayton
15 October 2020

Every dog has its day

Chris Drayton

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A recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal in the matter of Cooper v The Owners SP 58068 will be of interest to many.

In short, a by-law prohibiting owners and occupiers from keeping an animal on a lot or on common property was held to be invalid.

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