New Jersey § 4:21-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:21-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:21-7.
If the owner of cattle, horses, sheep or swine impounded as provided in sections 4:21-1 and 4:21-2 of this title, shall not pay the charges for impounding and keeping such animals
within five days after they are impounded, and take them away, the poundkeeper shall
give at least five days' notice of the intended sale of such animals by setting up
notices in five or more public places in the township. If the owner shall not redeem the animals before the time so notified, the poundkeeper
shall sell them accordingly, either on the day so advertised or on the day to which
the sale may be publicly adjourned. Out of the money arising from the sale the poundkeeper shall pay the charges of conveying
to and letting into the pound, keeping and feeding the animals and two dollars for
advertising and one dollar per head for selling them, and pay the surplus to the owner
of the animals if he shall appear and claim it within three months after the sale. If the owner shall not appear within three months, the surplus shall be paid to the
overseer of the poor of the township for the use of the poor thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:21-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:21-7 cover?
Section 4:21-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 4:21-7?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 4:21-7 apply to my situation?
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