Code of Alabama
Chapter 4 - Fences and Livestock.
Section 3-4-6 - Liability of Owner of Animal Breaking Into Lands Not Enclosed by Lawful Fence for Trespass or Damages; Liability of Person Injuring or Destroying Such Animal.

(a) If any trespass or damage is done by any animal breaking into lands not enclosed by a lawful fence as defined in this chapter, the owner shall not be liable therefor.
(b) If any person injures or destroys any such animal, he shall be liable to the owner for five times the amount of injury done, to be recovered before any court of competent jurisdiction.

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Title 3 - Animals.

Chapter 4 - Fences and Livestock.

Section 3-4-1 - Requirements as to Construction of Lawful Fences - Generally.

Section 3-4-2 - Requirements as to Construction of Lawful Fences - Rail Fences for Cattle and Equine or Equidae.

Section 3-4-3 - Requirements as to Construction of Lawful Fences - Fences of Three or More Wires for Cattle and Equine or Equidae.

Section 3-4-4 - Requirements as to Construction of Lawful Fences - Fences of Seven or More Wires for Livestock Generally.

Section 3-4-5 - Requirements as to Construction of Lawful Fences - Standard Woven Wire Fences.

Section 3-4-6 - Liability of Owner of Animal Breaking Into Lands Not Enclosed by Lawful Fence for Trespass or Damages; Liability of Person Injuring or Destroying Such Animal.

Section 3-4-7 - Penalty for Setting of Stakes, Pits, Poisons, etc., by Person Not Having Fence as Prescribed in Chapter.