CHASE v. BAKER

An action of debt for a penalty for catching fish in the plaintiff's pond, in violation of G. L., c. 179, s. 1, cannot be maintained by one who was not owner or lessee of all the land under or around and adjoining the pond.

DOE, C. J.

The plaintiff was not owner or lessee of all the land under or around and adjoining the pond, and cannot maintain this action.

Judgment for the defendant.

ALLEN, J., did not sit: the others concurred.