New York Consolidated Laws, Town Law - TWN § 316. Foreclosure of lien upon strays

If the owner of such beasts shall not redeem the same within one month after delivery of the notice to the town clerk, the person delivering the notice may foreclose his lien by action, or by a sale of the beasts, as herein provided.  When a person claiming a lien, as herein provided, shall fail to establish the same, he shall not be entitled to receive anything for damages, charges, fees or costs, but shall be liable to pay all fees, costs and expenses incurred by reason of his keeping such beasts and the proceedings thereon.