Distress
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law · Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
The act of distraining; usually to of rent in taxes, or to enforce compensation the trespassing of cattle. Distress infinite ited as to quantity, which may be repeated until satisfaction is made.