# Distress for Rent Act 1689 (repealed)

2 Will. & Mar. c. 5 · revised to 6 April 2014

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## Introductory text

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## I Goods distrained for Rent may be appraised and sold, if not replevied with sufficient Security.

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## II Sheaves or Cocks of Corn loose, &c. or Hay, in any Barn, &c. may be detained, and if not replevied, sold. Corn, &c. not to be removed by Person distraining, to the Damage of Owner, from the Place where seized.

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## III Pound-breach or Rescous, Treble Damages and Costs.

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## IV Wrongful Distress, Double Damages and full Costs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/WillandMar/2/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/distress-for-rent-act-1689-repealed
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