Phillips v. Director (1986)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Shauna Sullivan, Joyce Tischler
Topic:
Dangerous Animal
Case Citation:
228 Cal.Rptr. 101 Cal.App. (2 Dist.,1986)
Jurisdiction:
California, United States
Year Case Filed:
1986
Printible Version
"Missy," a black lab was known to have a bad habit of biting children. She was seized by the San Luis Obispo County Department of Animal Regulation who ordered her to be euthanized. Missy's owners, the Phillips' demanded that she receive an administrative hearing. The director of the Department denied this request and the Phillips's sued for a hearing. The Phillips had to file a Petition for Writ of Mandamus to halt the euthanasia of Missy while they challenged the order in court.Their challenge was upheld in the Court of Appeals.
Petition for Writ of Mandamus (06/26/1986) (pdf file 507 KB)
Amicus Curae Brief of Animal Legal Defense Fund (02/11/1986) (pdf file 1225 KB)
Appellant's Reply Brief (04/03/1986) (pdf file 1330 KB)
Phillips v. San Luis Obispo County Dept., 228 Cal.Rptr. 101 Cal.App. (2 Dist.,1986)
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