Section 77-14-19 - Sale of animals; entries on docket; owner to be summoned. - New Mexico Statutes

77-14-19. [Sale of animals; entries on docket; owner to be summoned.]

Should the party claiming damages deliver said animals to the said justice of the peace [magistrate] to be held and impounded for damages, it shall be the duty of said justice of the peace [magistrate] to note on his docket at the time of delivery the number and kind of such animals, the marks and brands thereon, the time of delivery thereof and the name of the owner, if known, and of the person delivering the same and the amount of his claim for damages. The justice of the peace [magistrate] shall then summon the owner of said animals, if known, or his whereabouts can be ascertained, to appear forthwith before him and show cause, if any, why said animals should not be sold to pay said claim for damages and costs of court.