259. If the owner of any animal so sold does not reside in the territory of the municipality, or if his business establishment is not situated therein, he may reclaim his animal from the purchaser, within one month from the day of sale, by paying him 10 % on the purchase money, over and above all disbursements for purchase, keep and other charges.
M.C. 1916, a. 217; 1996, c. 2, s. 456; 1999, c. 40, s. 60.