of such animal being redeemed for a less amount than he paid for the same. months, surplus of estrays, etc., State. Sec. 18. If any estrays or trespassing animals After six sold under the provisions of this act, shall within a money for sale period of six months immediately ensuing after the is forfeit to the date of the sale hereof, be claimed, identified, and proven as the property of any person, it shall be the duty of the poundkeeper at the expiration of such time to forthwith pay the money received for such animals to the owner thereof less the amount of damages and the expense of taking, keeping and selling the same, but in the event such animals are not claimed as aforesaid, then such money shall become the property of the State, and the poundkeeper shall immediately pay the same into the county treasury to the credit of the State: ownership of Provided, That in case there is a contest between Contest as to two or more persons claiming to be the owners of any estrays. such animals, the poundkeeper shall, at the end of six months, proceed to hear the evidence of all such parties and shall decide to whom the property belongs and pay the money to such party. Any person deeming himself aggrieved by any such decision may bring an action in the proper court against the party receiving the money, for the recovery of the same. record of tres mals. Sec. 19. The poundkeeper shall keep an accurate Poundkeeper's record of all trespassing animals received by him, passing aniwhich shall contain all the items required by section six of this act together with the names of the injured party and the owner of the animals, the amount of the damages claimed, and all other matters necessary to a complete account of the transaction. Such record shall be open for inspection at all reasonable hours. Sec. 20. There shall be a State estray brand to consist of the letters S. U. which letters shall be three inches in length. The board of county commissioners shall immediately furnish the poundkeeper of each precinct with the proper branding iron, and the poundkeeper shall place such estray brand upon the left side of the neck of all animals sold by him except hogs, sheep, and goats. State estray brand. keeper Sec. 21. The poundkeeper shall be entitled to the Fees of poun dfollowing fees: For taking into his possession any animal, whether one or more, fifty cents; for driving the same, each mile, ten cents; for traveling in delivering copy of certificate of appraisement, ten cents a mile, one way, for the first ten miles, and five cents for each mile thereafter; for advertising, including posting and mailing notices, one dollar; for each bill of sale, and filing copy, fifty cents. Provided, That all animals sold to one person shall be included in one bill of sale; for branding, twentyfive cents for the first, and ten cents for each additional animal; for selling, five per cent. of the amount of the sale; for keeping, a reasonable sum to be deter mined by the market price of forage and pasturage at the time and place where the animals were kept. Ap Compensation praisers shall be allowed twenty cents an hour for the appraisers. time employed, and ten cents a mile, one way for going to place of trespass. and mileage of Damages for unlawful impounding. of trespassing animal. Sec. 22. The owner of any animals unlawfully impounded or sold may maintain an action to recover the same and damages for the detention thereof. Sec. 23. Any person who shall take any animal Unlawful taking out of the possession of any one lawfully holding the same under the provisions of this act, either by stealth, force or fraud, or who shall intercept or hinder any person lawfully taking up or attempting to take up such animals, is guilty of a misdemeanor. estrays secured. Sec. 24. The provisions of this act shall in no way Rights of cities interfere with existing legal rights of incorporated and towns as to cities and towns in relation to animals running at large. Sec. 25. Chapter LXX of the Session Laws of 1892, and Chapter LX of the Session Laws of 1894, of the Territory of Utah are hereby repealed. Sec. 26. This act shall take effect from and after the first day of June, 1896. Approved April 16, 1896. pending in United States supreme court from Territory, how disposed of........ 24 24 convention to frame, when shall meet See CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. of United States to be adopted.. of State to be republican in form.. of United States, State Constitution not to be repugnant to.. of State, how to be submitted to the people.... of State, separate provisions for, how submitted. copy of State, to be certified to President....... officers provided for in State, when first to be elected.. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION- for State of Utah, delegates to, how chosen.. qualification of delegates to.......... registration of voters for.... canvass of result of election for. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION (Continued)- certificate of election to... to make rules for election on Constitution. when to meet and organize... to adopt Constitution of the United States.... when authorized to form Constitution and State government.. to make Constitution republican in form.. to provide for religious toleration... to prohibit polygamous marriages. to disclaim right to public lands.. to provide for equal taxation... must not tax United States property. to provide that State assumes Territory's indebtedness. to provide a public school system. to provide for submitting the Constitution to voters. transfer of causes to be provided for by.. appropriation for expenses of......... to provide for election of State officers and representative to Congress. of Utah, apportionment of delegates to constitutional convention to the various......... 17 |