Legal Question in Business Law in California

Property Abandonment

What recourse is open to the owner

of a horse ranch incurring debt from

a client who will not pay the training/

board bill? May the ranch owner

legally sell the horse to settle the

account? The client has paid no

money in six (6) months, will be out

of the country for at least a year,

and refuses to accept any offers of

sale.


Asked on 12/09/08, 3:41 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Todd Stevenson Stevenson Law Office

Re: Property Abandonment

Is there a written contract between the owner of the ranch and the owner of the horse? If so, its terms will govern.

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Answered on 12/10/08, 9:56 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Property Abandonment

You may sue for breach of contract and attach the property to collect on the judgment. There may also be other options. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 12/16/08, 1:36 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Property Abandonment

Contact local counsel for specific advice and assistance in following the lien sale rules applicable to this, to avoid getting sued by the horse owner for doing it incorrectly.

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Answered on 12/09/08, 6:46 pm


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