Persons maliciously killing Horses, &c. shall forfeit treble damages to the owner. |
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BE it enacted by the Governor, Council and Assembly, That if any person or persons shall maliciously, unlawfully and willingly kill, maim, wound or otherwise hurt any Horses, Neat Cattle, Swine, Sheep or other Cattle, every such offender or offenders shall forfeit and pay unto the party grieved, treble the damages which he or they shall sustain, to be recovered by action of Trespass, or upon the case in any of his Majesty's Courts of Record in this Province.
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