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Article 718Liability of Possessor of Animal

第七百十八条(動物の占有者等の責任)

A possessor of an animal is liable to compensate for damage that the animal inflicts on another person; provided, however, that this does not apply if the possessor managed the animal while exercising reasonable care according to the kind and nature of the animal.

動物の占有者は、その動物が他人に加えた損害を賠償する責任を負う。ただし、動物の種類及び性質に従い相当の注意をもってその管理をしたときは、この限りでない。

A person who manages an animal on behalf of a possessor also assumes the liability referred to in the preceding paragraph.

占有者に代わって動物を管理する者も、前項の責任を負う。

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