Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

non-pmnt of bills for horses. owner not found

A friend asked to keep 3 horses on my property 3 months while she moved out of state. Verbally agreed to pay bills for horses. A witness but no written contract. Did sign lease for 1 horse for 5 months so they wouldn't have to pay bills on that horse for that time period. Lease ended 9 months ago. Owners have not taken horses, and sent 2 very small checks to cover a tiny part of their expenses. Owners can not be found. Last contact-2 mos. ago. The bill is over $1000 and growing. I need the money or the horses. How? I need a legal document for horse registry to ok.


Asked on 6/03/99, 3:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Susan Freiman The Legal Clinic

Re: non-pmnt of bills for horses. owner not found

You're going to have to see a lawyer. There are actions which can be taken to protect you, but only by a professional. Otherwise, you are liable to get in worse trouble.

If you can't afford a lawyer, go to Legal Aid. Most bar associations also have panels of lawyers willing to work for reduced fees.

As they say, no good deed goes unpunished.

Good luck.

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Answered on 6/05/99, 7:06 am


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