N.Y. TWN Law § 316
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Foreclosure of lien upon strays
Official statutory text
§ 316. Foreclosure of lien upon strays. If the owner of such beasts\nshall not redeem the same within one month after delivery of the notice\nto the town clerk, the person delivering the notice may foreclose his\nlien by action, or by a sale of the beasts, as herein provided. When a\nperson claiming a lien, as herein provided, shall fail to establish the\nsame, he shall not be entitled to receive anything for damages, charges,\nfees or costs, but shall be liable to pay all fees, costs and expenses\nincurred by reason of his keeping such beasts and the proceedings\nthereon.\n
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