Distress Damage Feasant in United Kingdom

Definition of Distress Damage Feasant

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Distress Damage Feasant : A right to detain animals found doing damage on one’s land as security for compensation. This right was abolished in England by the Animals Act 1971 and replaced by a statutory power to detain and ultimately to sell the animals. The statutory power is subject to detailed requirements of giving notice of detention and taking care of the animals.