The name of a well known bird. 2. Doves are animals ferae naturae, and not the subject of larceny, unless they are in the owner’s custody; as, for example, in a dove-house, or when in the nest before they can fly. 9 Pick. 15. See Whelp.
The name of a well known bird. 2. Doves are animals ferae naturae, and not the subject of larceny, unless they are in the owner’s custody; as, for example, in a dove-house, or when in the nest before they can fly. 9 Pick. 15. See Whelp.