11-33-108. Liability of animal owners; lien on and custody of animals.
The owner of animals permitted or allowed to run at large, or herded in violation of any order made in accordance with W.S. 11-33-104 is liable to any person who suffers damage from the depredations or trespasses of the animals, without regard to the condition of his fence. The person damaged shall have a lien upon the animals for the amount of damage done and the cost of the proceedings to recover damages, and may take the animals into custody until all damages are paid. The person taking the animals into custody may not retain the animals for more than five (5) days without commencing an action against the owner for damages.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 11 - Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals
Chapter 33 - Livestock Districts
Section 11-33-101 - Creation; Generally; Applicable Provisions.
Section 11-33-102 - Creation; Landowners' Petition; Contents.
Section 11-33-103 - Creation; Landowners' Petition; Notice of Hearing.
Section 11-33-104 - Creation; Order; Contents and Force.
Section 11-33-105 - Creation; Order; Mandatory Condition of Fences.
Section 11-33-106 - Extent of Jurisdiction.
Section 11-33-107 - Violation of Order Deemed Misdemeanor; Subsequent Violations.
Section 11-33-108 - Liability of Animal Owners; Lien on and Custody of Animals.
Section 11-33-109 - Duty of Person Taking Custody of Animals.