CHAPTER 40-28

DAMAGE BY ANIMALS TRESPASSING OR RUNNING AT LARGE

40-28-1      Permitting adult male animal to run at large as petty offense.
40-28-2      Castration lawful for adult male animal running at large--Liability for unauthorized castration.
40-28-3      Running at large defined.
40-28-4      Liability for trespass by livestock--Exception where fence inadequate.
40-28-5      Trespass liability not applicable to unfenced lands within national forests.
40-28-6      Notice to livestock owner of injury from trespass.
40-28-7      Retention of trespassing livestock until damages paid.
40-28-8      Notice to owner of seizure of trespassing animals.
40-28-9      Security given by owner for release of trespassing animals held for damages.
40-28-10      Livestock owner's bond to be approved by sheriff--Release of animals--Sheriff's fee.
40-28-11      Notice to sheriff when livestock owner fails to take up trespassing animals--Sheriff to take possession and care for animals.
40-28-12      Sheriff's lien for expenses.
40-28-13      Unauthorized taking of animal from person with lawful possession as misdemeanor.
40-28-14      Recovery of animals from sheriff by giving bond and paying costs.
40-28-15      Foreclosure of lien by sheriff's sale of animals--Service of notice on parties.
40-28-16      County reimbursement of sheriff for costs not recovered from sale--Recovery from owner of animals.
40-28-17      Actions by county and landowner for costs and damages--Application of proceeds of sale.
40-28-18      Civil action for damages from trespassing animals--Venue--Procedure.
40-28-19      Repealed.
40-28-20      Limitation of actions for damages.
40-28-21      Surplus proceeds of sale--Disposition.
40-28-22      Dismissal of action when defendant is not owner or person in charge of animals--Treatment as estrays.
40-28-23      Damages and expenses recovered by landowner.
40-28-24      Judgment against plaintiff when no damage sustained.
40-28-25      Judgment as lien on trespassing animals.
40-28-26      Exemptions limited to absolute exemptions.