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Old Jan 16, 2005, 02:48 am   #44 (permalink) (top)
Waychel
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I could be wrong on this and feel free to correct me if that is indeed the case, but it is my understanding from Katko v. Briney that spring traps and booby traps of a comparable nature are illegal; regardless of the intention of the person who sets them.

EDIT: Er, to re-phrase, I mean when in purposeful application within or around the home.

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