Stulp v. Schuman

Opinion by Judge TERRY.

¶ 1 In this action under the Animal Protection Act, sections 35-42-101 to - 115, C.R.S.2011, plaintiff, John Stulp, the Commissioner of Agriculture (Commissioner), sought an order permanently enjoining defendants, Dean Schuman and Schuman Cattle, LLC, from owning, managing, controlling, or otherwise possessing livestock in Logan County. The trial court entered such an injunction, and defendants now appeal on the grounds that the injunction was unwarranted and violated the United States and Colorado Constitutions. We affirm.

I. Background

¶ 2 Defendants' cattle ranch…