Liability for death or escape of livestock

If any stray livestock die or escape from the possession of the impounder before the owner shall establish his or her right thereto, and if the death or escape is without the fault of the person having the lawful possession thereof, he or she shall not be liable for it. Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 22; C. & M. Dig., § 295; Pope's Dig., § 309; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1129. If any stray livestock die or escape from the possession of the impounder before the owner shall establish his or her right thereto, and if the death or escape is without the fault of the person having the lawful possession thereof, he or she shall not be liable for it. Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 22; C. & M. Dig., § 295; Pope's Dig., § 309; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1129.