N.Y. Town Law § 316: Foreclosure of lien upon strays

§ 316. Foreclosure of lien upon strays. If the owner of such beasts

shall not redeem the same within one month after delivery of the notice

to the town clerk, the person delivering the notice may foreclose his

lien by action, or by a sale of the beasts, as herein provided. When a

person claiming a lien, as herein provided, shall fail to establish the

same, he shall not be entitled to receive anything for damages, charges,

fees or costs, but shall be liable to pay all fees, costs and expenses

incurred by reason of his keeping such beasts and the proceedings

thereon.