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(V12) 1 CLR 70
1926 May 8
[NETTLETON, C.J. AND DICKINSON, P.J.]
POLICE
v.
YORGHO LIMBOURI COSTI AND OTHERS.
IMPOUNDING FEES-LAW 2. OF 1878, SECS. 59, 59, 60 AND 63.
Question reserved by a Magisterial Court whether the owners of animals, admittedly astray and seized by the Rural Constable, are liable to pay impounding fees, when they take over the animals before the same have been shut up in the village pound.
For Police the Assistant Attorney-General.
No appearance for Accused.
HELD: That inasmuch as the animals were seized by a Rural Constable whilst astray, they have become impounded by the Rural Constable, and it does not matter that he has not had time to shut them up in the pound provided for the purpose. The impounding fees are collectable consequently. In taking control of a large flock of sheep and goats the Rural Constable may very reasonably have to hire other persons to help him.