Perry v. Butler

An Ordinance adopted by the Police Jury of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, being No. 2047, makes unlawful the roaming or running at large of livestock on any property in certain designated wards of that political subdivision other than on the property of the stock's owner.

Also, it contains provisions, among others, reading as follows:

"Section 2. Be it further ordained etc., That authority to seize and impound any stock so running or roaming at large is hereby granted to any peace officer of the Parish of Ouachita, and to any citizen or resident of said Parish.

"Section 3. Be it further ordained…