§ 14-387-103 — Impounding stock running at large

(a) If any stock forbidden to run at large under the provisions of this subchapter and subchapter 2 of this chapter shall enter the cultivated lands of another, without his consent, in any county or subdivision in which the provisions of this subchapter and subchapter 2 of this chapter have become operative, the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the lands may impound the stock and detain them until his fees and all damages occasioned by the stock are paid. (b) Whenever any stock is impounded under the provisions of this section, notice shall be given to the owner, if known, and the owner shall be entitled to their possession upon payment of fees and damages.

Legislative History

Acts 1883, No. 57, §§ 9, 10, p. 81; C. & M. Dig., §§ 313, 314; Pope's Dig., §§ 327, 328; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1421, 78-1422.