Equine Law Blog
Some statistics say that as many as 97% of cases are settled or dismissed without ever going to trial. Many people believe that out-of-court settlements are downright wrong, especially if your position in the case seems strong and winnable. Why do cases settle?
In the horse industry, sellers sometimes offer mares for sale as a “2-in-1 package” where the mare is represented as being in foal. But what if the mare fails to carry a foal to term? What if the foal dies soon after the birth? Can a mare owner enforce a “live foal guarantee” on a breeding that he or she never arranged? Mare owners have options.
Farms and stables often bring on “casual” labor, especially during times when hay is being loaded or other occasional labor-intensive chores are in progress. What happens if one of these occasional helpers is hurt and you have no workers' compensation insurance. Will your business liability policy protect you?
What is a Right of First Refusal?
A “right of first refusal” is a right that is granted under a contract that requires that the one who has bought or received a horse, under certain terms and conditions, give the seller an opportunity to own the horse again if or when the buyer wants to part with the horse.
