§ 4-25-8. Contested cases.

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(a) If the purchaser and seller are unable to reach an agreement within ten (10) business days following an examination of the animal by the seller€™s chosen veterinarian, the purchaser may initiate an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve the dispute.

(b) The purchaser in any legal action pursuant to this section shall have the right to collect reasonable attorneys€™ fees and court costs if the opposing party acted in bad faith in denying the requested remedy.

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