N.Y. Town Law § 318: Proceeds of sale of strays

§ 318. Proceeds of sale of strays. Out of the proceeds from such sale,

the fence viewer shall retain and pay the sums charged for such notices,

fees and costs, together with the sums specified in the certificate for

keeping the beasts, and damages done by them; and the like charges for

the sale as are allowed on sales under executions issued out of

justices' courts, and he shall pay the residue to the owner of the

beasts, if he shall appear and demand the same.