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Rhode Island General Laws Title 4. Animals and Animal Husbandry § 4-14-2. Animals breaking into enclosure--Action for damages--Impoundment

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If any neat-cattle, horses, sheep, or hogs breaks through a lawful fence into the enclosure of any person, the person aggrieved may recover his or her damages either by action against the owner of the trespassing beasts or by impounding the beasts.

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