Shroud Stealing
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Shroud-stealing. If any one, in taking up a dead body, steal the shroud or other apparel, it will be felony; for the property therein remains with the executor, or whoever was at the charge of the funeral, 3 Inst. 110; 1 Hale, P.C. 535
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