Legal Definitions - cattle-trespass

Definition: Cattle-trespass is a type of trespass where one's cattle or other animals enter another person's land without permission. This can result in the other person either taking the animals or suing for trespass in the local courts. It is a strict liability offense, meaning that the owner of the animals is responsible for any damage caused, regardless of whether they were negligent or not.

Example: If a farmer's cows escape from their enclosure and enter a neighboring farmer's land, causing damage to crops or property, the owner of the cows can be held liable for cattle-trespass. Even if the owner of the cows did not intend for them to enter the neighboring land, they are still responsible for any damage caused.

This example illustrates how cattle-trespass is a strict liability offense, as the owner of the cows is responsible for any damage caused by their animals, regardless of whether they intended for them to enter the neighboring land or not.