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A French court has ruled in favour of a cockerel owner after her bird's early morning crowing provoked a noise pollution complaint from neighbours.Maurice,who roosts on the picturesque isle of Oleron off the Atlantic coast,was accused of disturbing a retired couple who own a holiday home nearby.News of his legal troubles flew around the world,gaining him a flock of supporters.His owner,Corinne Fesseau,was cock-a-hoop at news of the ruling."It's a victory for everyone in the same situation as me.I hope it will set a precedent for them."she was quoted by AFP news agency as saying.At a hearing in July,her lawyers had argued the complaint was ridiculous because crowing roosters were part of country life.
A French court has ruled in favour of a cockerel owner after her bird's early morning crowing provoked a noise pollution complaint from neighbours.Maurice,who roosts on the picturesque isle of Oleron off the Atlantic coast,was accused of disturbing a retired couple who own a holiday home nearby.News of his legal troubles flew around the world,gaining him a flock of supporters.His owner,Corinne Fesseau,was cock-a-hoop at news of the ruling.
