Legal Definitions - frank-chase

Definition: Frank-chase refers to a person's right to hunt or log within a specific area. It is also known as free chase. Others who hold land within the frank-chase area are not allowed to hunt or log in it.

Examples:

• John owns a large piece of land in the countryside. He has the frank-chase right to hunt and log within his property.
• The king granted a frank-chase franchise to a nobleman, allowing him to keep animals for hunting within a certain district.
• A common chase is a type of chase where everyone has the right to hunt.

The examples illustrate that frank-chase is a right granted to a person or entity to hunt or log within a specific area. It is a privilege that is not extended to others who hold land within the same area. The frank-chase franchise is often granted by the Crown, and it is different from a chase royal, which is held by the Crown. A common chase, on the other hand, is a type of chase where everyone has the right to hunt.