33 §1057. Sale of strays when no owner appears

Title 33: PROPERTY

Chapter 21: LOST GOODS AND STRAY BEASTS

§1057. Sale of strays when no owner appears

If the owner does not appear and prove his title to the beasts within said 2 months, the finder may sell them at public auction, first giving notice of such sale at least 4 days before the time of sale in 2 public places in the town in which the beasts were taken up. The proceeds of the sale, after deducting all lawful charges, shall be deposited in the town treasury.