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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
If any horse, cattle, goat, sheep or hog trespasses on any grounds enclosed with lawful fence, the owner of the animal so trespassing shall pay such damages as shall be awarded by the fence-viewers. Any person having unruly horses, goats, sheep, hogs or cattle, which break through lawful fences, shall, after notice thereof, be liable for double damages for any trespass committed by such animal, after such notice, to be awarded by the fence-viewers.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 25. Property § 1302. Liability for trespasses; fence-viewers to assess damages - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-25-property/de-code-sect-25-1302/
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