The Cattle-trespass Act, 1871
(
ACT
NO. I OF 1871
)
Chapter VII
SUITS FOR COMPENSATION
Saving of right to sue for compensation
29. Nothing herein contained prohibits any person whose crops or other produce of land have been damaged by trespass of cattle from suing for compensation in any competent Court.
Set- off
30. Any compensation paid to such person under this Act by order of the convicting Magistrate shall be set-off and deducted from any sum claimed by or awarded to him as compensation in such suit.
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