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Estrays

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

are cattle whose owner is unknown. In the United] States generally it is presumed by local regulations, they are subject to being sold for the benefit of the poor or some other public use of the place ties of advertising, &c. have been performed.