Dove
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
See Animal.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Doves are animals feræ natures, and not the subject of larceny uniess they are in the owner's custody; as, for example, in a dove-house or when in the nest before they can fly. Com. v. Chace, 9 Pick. (Mass.) 15, 19 Am. Dec. 348; Ruckman v. Outwater, 28 N. J. Law, 581.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Doves are animals fere nature, and not the subject of larceny unless Lhey are inthe owner's custody; as, for example, in a dove-house, or when in the nest before they ean iy. 9 Pick. 15.