Mike Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 P.s, Far, keep us informed. I'm interested to know how this one turns out Are you thinking of nicking some sheep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Are you thinking of nicking some sheep? well, tbh, me and Ed got a bit... shall we say 'rough', with our last one; so we're looking at getting hold of a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 well, tbh, me and Ed got a bit... shall we say 'rough', with our last one; so we're looking at getting hold of a replacement. :D Why does that sound actually believable?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 :D Why does that sound actually believable?! That bit yes, but would you believe the one we're interested is the one that got hit?! .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I once stole a sheep during my college days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 What a crazy thread:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Mods, this needs bumping to the ovine section of the forum. Subscribed for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 The farmer may be liable if he was previously made aware that his sheep were running loose, check with the local plod if they received any complaints and passed them on to the farmer. Did the road have a beware of the sheep sign displayed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I once s..... a sheep during my college days. Whole different forum for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 some sheep are priceless, you just cant put a price tag on love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Just made me think of this: 2 minutes 25 - 8 minutes 25 Could be the same bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 very funny thread not for your mate though it seems seriously though, ive never heard of anyone hitting and killing a loose animal and having to buy the farmer a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Just made me think of this: 2 minutes 25 - 8 minutes 25 Could be the same bloke lol see the cow takeoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 thanks all, the country lane was a private road they go mountain biking down there somewhere, still not sure how the sheep got onto the road No real damage to the tranny - it has now come to light the farmer is claiming against vets bills to put the sheep down etc Al isnt the brightest of lads and is pretty gullible (sp) - he reckons the sheep was only glanced and didnt die but might have got damaged I've asked him to request the vets bill, someone else advised to make a first and final offer of £50 so it is seen he has done something and then leave it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 erm, shouldnt it be the farmers fault? what the hells his sheep doing on the roads? surely he should be looking out for it better and keep it away from such places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Alright I'm a bit lost now... in what context does "tranny" mean here? An automotive part or a sexually confused male? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 some sheep are priceless, you just cant put a price tag on love Shouldn't that be, some sheep are priceless, you just cant put a price teg on love:p Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 If it is a private road then you don't have as much of a case, if it was a public road then you would have a case as the farmer needs to be able to make sure his cattle can not escape. Surely if they had to put the sheep down the vet bill should be low? Personally I think £300 is not bad but I'd put in an offer of £200. The reason I say it is not bad, think of it this way. Sheep is worth £100 (For either the lamb or wool). Vet bill, roughly £100. Then he is compensating for the trouble & hassle of getting another sheep, £100. Sod it, give him £150 and tell him to be on his way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 If it is a private road then you don't have as much of a case, if it was a public road then you would have a case as the farmer needs to be able to make sure his cattle can not escape. Surely if they had to put the sheep down the vet bill should be low? Personally I think £300 is not bad but I'd put in an offer of £200. The reason I say it is not bad, think of it this way. Sheep is worth £100 (For either the lamb or wool). Vet bill, roughly £100. Then he is compensating for the trouble & hassle of getting another sheep, £100. Sod it, give him £150 and tell him to be on his way... such an asian Abz! lol this is what were good for, a good bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 There was a highland cow stood on the verge next to the dual carriageway I use today. He looked expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 There was a highland cow stood on the verge next to the dual carriageway I use today. He looked expensive. Run him over!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Alright I'm a bit lost now... in what context does "tranny" mean here? An automotive part or a sexually confused male? Ford Transit van I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Run him over!! I'm not sure hitting a cow at 70mph is going to end up well for both parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I'm not sure hitting a cow at 70mph is going to end up well for both parties. I can confirm that it does not. The land owner can be liable under negligence or the Animals Act for collisions with cattle. It's not simple and the Animals Act requires the animal to be "dangerous" amongst other things. I doubt sheep would be covered... For negligence the farmer needs to have done something negligent I.e. Not repaired a fence that had been broken for weeks etc. I suspect but do not know that if the animals were grazing on open land then that would not be negligent...I have always wondered about the sheep on the moorland and the liability for the accident. The farmer could argue that the driver was at fault and should have avoided the collision... I suspect any claim would at best result in the driver getting egg on his face (as opposed to mutton) Id request proof of the costs incurred. You are not allowed betterment under the law so the farmer can't make a profit although he can incur reasonable and proportionate costs to minimise his loss. I'd be interested to see what happpens.... If I were the farmer I wouldn't take it to the small claims as the issue fee would be more than the sheep. It might not be worth while to enforce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 There was a highland cow stood on the verge next to the dual carriageway I use today. He looked expensive. This is a sheep thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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