TITLE 25

ANIMALS

CHAPTER 10

LIABILITIES OF STOCK RANCHERS

25-1003.  Forfeiture of fees. Any stock rancher using any animal placed in his charge, by riding or working the same in any manner whatever, unless there is an express contract between himself and the owner thereof allowing such animal to be used, forfeits all claims or demands for ranch fees on such animal; and he is liable for any damages or injury to such animal by reason of such use.

History:

[(25-1003) 1872, p. 58, sec. 3; am. R.S., sec. 1232; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1223; C.S., sec. 1916; I.C.A., sec. 24-903.]