With the development of “pet trust” statutes in several states over the past 10 years, and the story of Leona Helmsley’s Maltese dog, “Trouble”, who inherited $12 million upon Helmsley’s death, stories about the establishment of trusts for the care of animals seem to have been increasingly covered in media stories. Most recently, Veronica Dagher
How to Enforce Texas Stock Breeder’s Lien
Fortunately, unlike many states, Texas does not require holders of stock breeder’s liens to file suit or involve the courts in order to enforce their liens—provided the enforcement provisions in the statute are precisely followed.
If you own or stand a stallion and a mare owner does not pay for the breeding services, you have
How to Enforce Texas Stable Keeper’s Lien
Fortunately, unlike many states, Texas does not require lien holders to file suit or involve the courts in order to enforce the stable keeper’s lien—provided the enforcement provisions in the statute are precisely followed.
If you are boarding someone else’s horse, the board bill is 60 days or more past due, and you still have
Overview of Texas Stock Breeder’s Lien
Who has a stock breeder’s lien, and to which animal(s) does the lien apply? An owner or keeper of a stallion, jack, bull, or boar confined to be bred for profit has a preference lien on the offspring of the animal for the amount of the charges for the breeding services, unless the owner or
Overview of Texas Stable Keeper’s Lien
Texas law provides liens for two specific types of services provided to horse owners: boarding services (the stable keeper’s lien) and breeding services (the stock breeder’s lien). This blog provides an overview of the stable keeper’s lien.
How does a stable keeper’s lien work? The Texas stable keeper’s lien, also known as an “agister’s lien,” is