20 Johns. 75 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1822
The principles decided in the case of Pierson v. Post, (3 Caines’ Rep. 175.) are applicable here. The authorities cited in that case, (establish the position, that property can be acquired in animals ferae naturae, by occupancy only; and that, in order to constitute such an occupancy, it is sufficient if the animal is deprived of his natural liberty, by wounding, or otherwise, so that he is brought within the power and control of the pursuer. In
Judgment reversed.