Small Trespass Act (No. 12 of 1891).
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This Act defines the jurisdiction of a magistrate in respect of civil claims regarding trespass on land and damage caused by animals trespassing on any land. The Act further gives rules regarding the judgment regarding trespass or damage and declares that all trespasses to personal property or to land, except where otherwise provided by this Act or any other Act shall, be governed by the common law of England.
