Chap. 555.—An ACT for the protection of sheep, hugs and turkeys in the coun-
ties of King William and New Kent by making the owner of dogs that kill,
maim or worry the same liable for damages.

Approved February 28, 1896.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That when
any sheep, hog or turkey is killed, maimed or worried by any dog in
the counties of King William and New Kent, the owner or other
person in whose possession or under whose control the said dog is
at the time of such killing, maiming or worrying, shall be liable,
jointly and severally, to pay to the owner of said sheep, hog or turkey
so killed, maimed or worried, damages therefor, to be recovered by
the usual legal remedies; provided, however, that the said damages
shall not exceed the assessed value of said sheep, hog or turkey.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.