Equine Law Blog
I receive numerous calls from people in the midst of contract disputes. Most people thought they protected themselves by using a contract, only to discover later that the contract was either silent or unclear on an important aspect of the transaction.
Let me share with you some problems people have encountered with equine industry contracts to help you avoid them.
The buyer pays for the horse, but before delivery, the horse dies. Who gets the money? Three words can answer the question: "risk of loss."
Who bears the risk of loss in an equine sale if the horse dies after the transaction completes but before the buyer takes possession? In the eyes of the law, the answer is:
When a horse escapes and collide with a car, legal battles can follow.
Loose Horse Laws
Laws associated with loose horses generally fall into these categories:
There really is no set definition. Basically, it can be defined as the practice of law that involves all types of horses, horse-related activities, horse businesses, horse organizations, and horse facilities. Many attorneys with equine law practices serve horse owners or professionals by, for example, preparing or reviewing equine-related contracts. Others handle disputes and litigation arising from an equine transaction. Some attorneys work exclusively on tax or immigration issues unique to the equine industry.
Some stables, in an attempt to save money, label their workers “independent contractors” instead of “employees.” Be careful – this could be trouble waiting to happen.
