Section 29-1-401 - Jurisdiction of Circuit and District Court; Rules of Civil Procedure Applicable in Foreclosure Action; Attorney Fees.

WY Stat § 29-1-401 (2019) (N/A)
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29-1-401. Jurisdiction of circuit and district court; Rules of Civil Procedure applicable in foreclosure action; attorney fees.

(a) All actions to foreclose a lien perfected under this act are quasi in rem proceedings and shall be commenced by filing a complaint in either the district court or, when required under W.S. 5-9-128(a)(vi), in the circuit court, in any county in which the property subject to the lien is located.

(b) In any action to foreclose a lien the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure shall govern.

(c) In the event an action is filed to foreclose a lien pursuant to this act, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the nonprevailing party all costs and expenses reasonably associated with the action, including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a lien claimant to enforce his lien under this article if another method of enforcement is available under this act.