§ 14-387-106 — Sale of impounded stock generally

(a) If the owner of impounded stock or his agent, after being notified of the impoundment, shall neglect to pay the fees and damages, the taker-up of the stock may sell them at public auction for cash, after first giving five (5) days' notice of the time, place, and terms of the sale, by: (1) One (1) posted handbill on the courthouse door of the county; and (2) A copy of the notice delivered to the owner of the stock, if known. (b) The taker-up shall: (1) Apply the proceeds, after deducting expenses of sale, to the satisfaction of his fees and damages; and (2) Pay the balance to the owner of the stock.

Legislative History

Acts 1883, No. 57, § 12, p. 81; C. & M. Dig., § 316; Pope's Dig., § 330; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1424.